Little Rock Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 Jacksonville, Arkansas
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Little Rock Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Jacksonville, Arkansas, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Little Rock Family Housing managed by Hunt Military Communities — 1,100+ homes across multiple neighborhoods; mix of ranch-style and two-story homes; wait lists 1-4 months typically
Off-base (Jacksonville/Cabot): BAH covers comfortable living; 3BR rentals $1,100-$1,700/month in good school zones; Cabot particularly popular with families
Top pick: Cabot — 15-20 min north of base, top-rated Cabot School District (#1 reason families choose it), safe suburban community, new construction and established neighborhoods
Jacksonville: Adjacent to base, 5 min commute, more affordable but schools have lower ratings; many families use on-base schools or open-enroll to Cabot
Sherwood: 15-20 min southwest toward Little Rock, middle-ground option with decent schools and proximity to both base and LR city amenities
Note: Tornado awareness is important in central Arkansas; most homes don't have basements; look for homes with storm shelters or safe rooms
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Little Rock Air Force Base.