Why does down payment vary across Arkansas?

Home prices vary widely; a 12% down payment scales with the local median. Owner financing often accepts less.

Yes, owner-finance deals commonly land in the 10-20% range. Conventional underwriting usually wants 20% to avoid PMI.

Can I find lower-down options?

Browse low-down-payment homes by city, many owner-finance and lease-option deals sit under 10%.

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Estimated owner-finance down payment by city in Arkansas.

Down payments scale with home prices but flex by financing type. This ranks Arkansas cities by an estimated typical down payment on an owner-financed or low-down deal (12% of estimated median home value). This is a modeled directional comparison, not a survey of actual closings.

Last updated September 2026

Arkansas ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. typical down payment	Score
1	Bentonville	$30,100	75	View →
2	Little Rock	$27,800	78	View →
3	Maumelle	$26,400	80	View →
4	Rogers	$25,400	81	View →
5	Bella Vista	$25,300	81	View →
6	Sherwood	$24,200	82	View →
7	Jonesboro	$23,400	83	View →
8	Benton	$23,200	83	View →
9	Cabot	$23,000	83	View →
10	Vilonia	$23,200	83	View →
11	Centerton	$22,200	84	View →
12	Fayetteville	$21,800	85	View →
13	Conway	$21,700	85	View →
14	Greenwood	$21,600	85	View →
15	Fort Smith	$20,900	86	View →
16	Springdale	$20,600	86	View →
17	Searcy	$20,300	86	View →
18	Marion	$21,000	86	View →
19	Bryant	$21,000	86	View →
20	Alexander	$21,000	86	View →
21	Lowell	$20,200	86	View →
22	Greenbrier	$19,300	87	View →
23	Hot Springs Village	$19,900	87	View →
24	Sheridan	$19,800	87	View →
25	Prairie Grove	$19,600	87	View →
26	Harrison	$18,500	88	View →
27	Beebe	$18,400	88	View →
28	Lonoke	$18,800	88	View →
29	Farmington	$19,200	88	View →
30	Hot Springs National Park	$18,000	89	View →
31	Russellville	$17,800	89	View →
32	Jacksonville	$18,100	89	View →
33	El Dorado	$17,600	89	View →
34	White Hall	$17,900	89	View →
35	North Little Rock	$17,000	90	View →
36	Texarkana	$17,400	90	View →
37	Paragould	$16,600	90	View →
38	Van Buren	$17,200	90	View →
39	Mountain Home	$17,000	90	View →
40	Siloam Springs	$17,400	90	View →
41	Alma	$17,400	90	View →
42	Mabelvale	$16,900	90	View →
43	Stuttgart	$17,400	90	View →
44	Ward	$17,200	90	View →
45	Judsonia	$17,000	90	View →
46	Pine Bluff	$16,100	91	View →
47	West Memphis	$16,000	91	View →
48	Batesville	$16,200	91	View →
49	Blytheville	$15,700	91	View →
50	Magnolia	$15,800	91	View →

Methodology

Estimated down = 12% of estimated median home value (representative of owner-financed and low-down deals). Conventional loans typically require 20%; FHA can be 3.5%. Use as a directional comparison.

FAQ

Why does down payment vary across Arkansas?: Home prices vary widely; a 12% down payment scales with the local median. Owner financing often accepts less.
Is 12% realistic?: Yes, owner-finance deals commonly land in the 10-20% range. Conventional underwriting usually wants 20% to avoid PMI.
Can I find lower-down options?: Browse low-down-payment homes by city, many owner-finance and lease-option deals sit under 10%.