Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Polk County vs Arkansas
How do Polk County and Arkansas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $703
- Polk County (1BR)
- $751
- Arkansas (1BR)
- −6%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Polk County is 6% cheaper than Arkansas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($703 vs $751). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Polk County | Arkansas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $642 | $700 | −$58 (-8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $703 | $751 | −$48 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $897 | $944 | −$47 (-5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,076 | $1,239 | −$163 (-13%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,406 | −$218 (-16%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Polk County is 27% below the US average. Arkansas is 22% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).