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Arkansas Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$910
2 Bedrooms
$1,170
3 Bedrooms
$1,600
YoY Trend
-7.4%
Days on Market
52d
Little Rock
72205
1BR$825
2BR$1,115
3BR$1,500
YoY
-14.8%
DOM
37.33d
Listings
180
Fayetteville
72703
1BR$995
2BR$1,225
3BR$1,700
YoY
0%
DOM
67.23d
Listings
267
Arkansas Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Arkansas
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 21 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Arkansas security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
2 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Arkansas law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No habitability statute (common law only)
→No entry notice required
→Criminal unlawful detainer option
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Basic habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Arkansas before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint (pre-1978)
Rent Control Status
Arkansas rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Arkansas
Arkansas has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Arkansas Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Arkansas?+
The average eviction timeline in Arkansas is 21 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $65–$165.
What is the security deposit limit in Arkansas?+
In Arkansas, the security deposit maximum is 2 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Arkansas have rent control?+
No. Arkansas has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Arkansas?+
Arkansas does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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