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Is East End, AR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12736% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,839about $7,903/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$223,90033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,080 a year. That is $22 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 43 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East End
$1,127
Morrilton
$811
Osceola
$890
Heber Springs
$891
Ward
$921
Trumann
$1,164
Tontitown
$1,892

How much do households earn in East End?

Under $25k
13.0%
$25k–50k
17.6%
$50k–100k
34.8%
$100k–150k
19.1%
$150k+
9.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East End

SizeEast EndU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,111$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,214$1,698

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

How expensive is East End 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 East End, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East End

🏛️ Property tax$1,450a year · 0.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$196a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East End

Commute to work29.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East End?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $427 a month less.

Renting
$1,127
Owning
$1,554

Owning assumes a typical $223,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,390 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East End, AR?

Renting in East End costs a median of about $1,127 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

How much do I need to make to live in East End?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,080 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East End cheap or expensive?

East End is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $94,839. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East End?

The median homeowner in East End pays $1,450 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.

Is East End 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 East End?

The median home value in East End is $223,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,912 people live in East End. Numbers are typical (middle) values.