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Is Russellville, AR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06839% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$54,871about $4,573/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$172,40048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,720 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 36 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Russellville
$1,068
Texarkana
$1,071
Jacksonville
$1,257
Paragould
$1,152
Cabot
$1,391
Bella Vista
$1,887
Sherwood
$1,450

How much do households earn in Russellville?

Under $25k
19.8%
$25k–50k
29.2%
$50k–100k
28.3%
$100k–150k
8.7%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Russellville

SizeRussellvilleU.S. average
Studio$490$1,338
1 bedroom$592$1,324
2 bedrooms$883$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,232$1,698

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

How expensive is Russellville 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 Russellville, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Russellville

🏛️ Property tax$972a year · 0.56% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$155a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Russellville

Commute to work15.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Russellville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $128 a month less.

Renting
$1,068
Owning
$1,196

Owning assumes a typical $172,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Russellville, AR?

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

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Russellville cheap or expensive?

Russellville is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $54,871. It ranks 36th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Russellville?

The median homeowner in Russellville pays $972 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.

Is Russellville 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 Russellville?

The median home value in Russellville is $172,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

29,162 people live in Russellville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.