salaryRent is lower than in 81% 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 $44,360 a year. That is $21 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 41 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Camden?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Camden
| Size | Camden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $531 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $654 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $932 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $929 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Camden overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Camden, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Camden
Life in Camden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Camden?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $364 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $107,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camden, AR?
Renting in Camden costs a median of about $1,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Camden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,360 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Camden cheap or expensive?
Camden is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $53,236. It ranks 41st cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Camden?
The median homeowner in Camden pays $543 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Camden 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 Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $107,400, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,307 people live in Camden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.