salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,680 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 12 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stuttgart?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stuttgart
| Size | Stuttgart | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,004 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $640 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $830 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,023 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,388 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stuttgart
Life in Stuttgart
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stuttgart?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $267 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $152,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stuttgart, AR?
Renting in Stuttgart costs a median of about $792 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Stuttgart?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,680 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stuttgart cheap or expensive?
Stuttgart is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $53,277. It ranks 12th cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stuttgart?
The median homeowner in Stuttgart pays $871 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
The median home value in Stuttgart is $152,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
7,903 people live in Stuttgart. Numbers are typical (middle) values.