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Little Rock is a modest, steady market where rents have kept up with prices. Typical home values in the metro are about $230,000 and typical rent about $1,230, roughly 0.54% a month. That's better than most metros but still won't cash flow at the median price with a mortgage at today's rates. Since 2015, home values and rents have both risen about 55%, which is unusual: in most growth markets prices ran far ahead. The metro has grown every year, with more Americans moving in than out each year since 2020, and jobs are up about 9% since 2019. Arkansas is one of the most landlord-friendly states, and Little Rock caps short-term rentals at 500 citywide. Our vetted agent partners live and work in the metro and cover Little Rock, North Little Rock and suburbs from Cabot to Benton and Conway.
Investor purchases across Little Rock, North Little Rock and the surrounding Central Arkansas suburbs, from agents who live and work in the metro.
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Is Little Rock worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Little Rock metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 702,375 |
| 2011 | 711,061 |
| 2012 | 718,366 |
| 2013 | 724,182 |
| 2014 | 729,463 |
| 2015 | 732,412 |
| 2016 | 735,686 |
| 2017 | 739,615 |
| 2018 | 742,454 |
| 2019 | 744,900 |
| 2020 | 748,989 |
| 2021 | 751,980 |
| 2022 | 758,829 |
| 2023 | 765,621 |
| 2024 | 772,588 |
| 2025 | 777,607 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2011 | +3,440 |
| 2012 | +1,991 |
| 2013 | +1,482 |
| 2014 | +450 |
| 2015 | -1,623 |
| 2016 | -781 |
| 2017 | +714 |
| 2018 | +189 |
| 2019 | -402 |
| 2020 | +1,482 |
| 2021 | +2,147 |
| 2022 | +5,259 |
| 2023 | +4,110 |
| 2024 | +2,084 |
| 2025 | +2,579 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 338,000 |
| 2011 | 339,700 |
| 2012 | 343,300 |
| 2013 | 345,000 |
| 2014 | 345,900 |
| 2015 | 350,200 |
| 2016 | 354,600 |
| 2017 | 358,200 |
| 2018 | 360,700 |
| 2019 | 361,400 |
| 2020 | 347,400 |
| 2021 | 358,600 |
| 2022 | 371,900 |
| 2023 | 383,300 |
| 2024 | 390,600 |
| 2025 | 393,500 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $820/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $835/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $843/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $864/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $888/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $949/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,047/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,097/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,147/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,185/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,214/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,234/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $145,003 |
| Dec 2011 | $141,425 |
| Dec 2012 | $142,471 |
| Dec 2013 | $144,520 |
| Dec 2014 | $147,316 |
| Dec 2015 | $151,320 |
| Dec 2016 | $152,018 |
| Dec 2017 | $155,715 |
| Dec 2018 | $157,845 |
| Dec 2019 | $162,522 |
| Dec 2020 | $174,911 |
| Dec 2021 | $194,881 |
| Dec 2022 | $210,303 |
| Dec 2023 | $213,564 |
| Dec 2024 | $221,085 |
| Dec 2025 | $225,193 |
| Sep 2026 | $230,108 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 15.4× |
| Dec 2016 | 15.2× |
| Dec 2017 | 15.4× |
| Dec 2018 | 15.2× |
| Dec 2019 | 15.3× |
| Dec 2020 | 15.4× |
| Dec 2021 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2022 | 16.0× |
| Dec 2023 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2024 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2025 | 15.5× |
| Sep 2026 | 15.5× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Little Rock metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Little Rock
Zillow Home Value Index, Little Rock metro, Sep 2026 (+3.7% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+2.1% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values +3.7%, rents +2.1%.
Arkansas landlord-tenant basics
Arkansas is one of the most landlord-friendly states. The main rules are in the Arkansas Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 2007 (Ark. Code Title 18, Chapter 17) and the deposit and eviction statutes in Chapter 16. The points investors ask about most:
- Security deposit: capped at two months' rent, and within 60 days after move-out you return it or send an itemized list of deductions. The deposit law generally applies only to landlords with six or more rental units.
- Minimum standards: since November 1, 2021 (Act 1052), leases entered into or renewed must provide hot and cold running water, electricity, potable drinking water, a sanitary sewer and working plumbing, a functioning roof and building envelope, and heat and air conditioning if the unit had them when leased. Use a move-in defect form; it helps document compliance.
- Eviction: the civil route is an unlawful detainer case, which starts with a three-day written notice to vacate. Arkansas also still has a criminal failure-to-vacate statute (Ark. Code § 18-16-101): a tenant who doesn't pay and stays past a 10-day written notice can be charged with a misdemeanor. Talk to an Arkansas attorney about which route fits.
- No local rent control: since 2025 (Act 459), cities and counties can't regulate rent, rental application fees or deposits.
- Squatters: since 2025 (Act 238), unlawful squatting is a crime, and police can act on a report from the owner or the owner's authorized representative.
Short-term rental rules in Little Rock
Little Rock adopted its short-term rental ordinance (Ordinance No. 22,274) in June 2023. It splits STRs into owner-occupied (STR-1) and non-owner-occupied (STR-2) uses and caps the total at 500 inside city limits.
- STR-1 is for owners who live at the property or within 1,500 feet of it, shown with at least two documents that match the deed. It needs a special use permit, and staff have said the approval doesn't carry over when the property sells.
- STR-2 (investor-owned) needs a rezoning to a planned development, which goes to the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. Approvals commonly come with conditions such as a 29-day maximum stay, renters at least 18, no parties or events, and $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
- After approval, the city charges a $100 inspection fee, and you get a business permit that renews every year.
- A March 2026 staff report counted 141 STRs in the city's database, well under the 500 cap.
- Stays under 30 days owe state and local sales tax plus Arkansas's 2% tourism tax on lodging, and local lodging taxes may apply. North Little Rock, Conway and the other cities set their own rules.
- In 2025 a state bill (HB 1790) would have barred citywide STR caps. It died at the end of the session, so Little Rock's cap stands. HOA covenants can ban STRs regardless.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Little Rock metro; Arkansas Attorney General — Landlord and tenant rights; Arkansas Act 1052 (2021) — Minimum standards for residential rentals; Arkansas SB 25 (2017, Act 159) — Failure to vacate (Ark. Code § 18-16-101); Arkansas Act 459 (2025) — Local rent, fee and deposit control prohibited; Arkansas Act 238 (2025) — Unlawful squatting; City of Little Rock — Short-term rental ordinance (2023); City of Little Rock — Board of Directors minutes, June 20, 2023; City of Little Rock — STR-2 rezoning staff report, Z-10255 (2026); Arkansas DFA — Gross receipts tax rules (2% tourism tax on lodging); Arkansas HB 1790 (2025) — Short-term rental preemption (died).
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Questions investors ask about Little Rock
Which areas do your Little Rock agents cover?
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Our vetted agent partners live and work in the metro and cover Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot, Bryant, Benton and Conway. Tell us your strategy, budget and target area and we'll match you.
Is Little Rock a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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Better than most, but not at the median price with a mortgage. Typical rent is about 0.54% of home value per month, and rents have kept pace with prices over the past decade. Rentals bought below median can cash flow. Underwrite on today's rents and real repair and insurance costs.
Can I run an Airbnb in Little Rock?
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Yes, with limits. If you live at the property or within 1,500 feet, you need an STR-1 special use permit. An investor-owned STR-2 needs a planned development rezoning approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. The city caps STRs at 500. Other cities in the metro have their own rules, and HOAs can ban STRs.
Is Arkansas landlord-friendly?
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Very. Deposits are capped at two months' rent for larger landlords, cities can't impose rent control, and evictions can move quickly. Since 2021, leases must meet basic minimum standards such as water, electricity, sewer, a sound roof and working heat and air if provided.
Can I invest in Little Rock if I live out of state?
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Yes. Look for an agent who walks properties for you, attends inspections, knows which streets hold value, and connects you with contractors and a property manager.
What does it cost to get matched with a Little Rock agent?
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