What's a good cap rate in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, cap rates typically run around 8.5% (Arkansas state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Little Rock deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Little Rock?

A typical rental in Little Rock runs about $1,147–$1,540/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Arkansas?

Arkansas's effective property tax rate is about 0.64% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Little Rock deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Little Rock, AR

Little Rock rental property analysis

Little Rock is an affordable capital-city market with steady government and healthcare employment — a dependable yield play.

Little Rock market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

8.5%

Arkansas state median

Typical rent

$1,147–$1,540/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$160,000–$240,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.64%

Arkansas effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Little Rock a good place to buy rentals?

Low prices and stable demand make for solid cash-on-cash. Appreciation is modest, so underwrite for yield and reserve for older stock.

Neighborhoods to look at in Little Rock

West Little Rock

Stable, desirable, reliable tenants.

Maumelle

Suburb, low vacancy, family renters.

Southwest Little Rock

Cash flow, value-add, more management.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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