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Is Bryant, AR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,19532% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,541about $7,462/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$223,20033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,800 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arkansas. It is number 49 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bryant
$1,195
Centerton
$1,949
Searcy
$846
Van Buren
$925
Maumelle
$1,388
West Memphis
$896
Siloam Springs
$1,367

How much do households earn in Bryant?

Under $25k
9.5%
$25k–50k
20.6%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
18.1%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bryant

SizeBryantU.S. average
1 bedroom$919$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,013$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,662$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bryant overall?

Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
58
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
75
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bryant, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bryant

🏛️ Property tax$1,487a year · 0.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$164a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bryant

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bryant?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $354 a month less.

Renting
$1,195
Owning
$1,549

Owning assumes a typical $223,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bryant, AR?

Renting in Bryant costs a median of about $1,195 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

How much do I need to make to live in Bryant?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,800 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bryant cheap or expensive?

Bryant is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $89,541. It ranks 49th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bryant?

The median homeowner in Bryant pays $1,487 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.

Is Bryant more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bryant?

The median home value in Bryant is $223,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

21,504 people live in Bryant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.