Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Sebastian County vs Arkansas

How do Sebastian County and Arkansas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$714
Sebastian County (1BR)
$751
Arkansas (1BR)
−5%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Sebastian County
$714/mo 1BR
Population: 128,184
State
Arkansas
$751/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Sebastian County is 5% cheaper than Arkansas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($714 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 Sebastian County Arkansas Difference
Studio $683 $700 −$17 (-2%)
1 Bedroom $714 $751 −$37 (-5%)
2 Bedroom $937 $944 −$7 (-1%)
3 Bedroom $1,266 $1,239 +$27 (+2%)
4 Bedroom $1,532 $1,406 +$126 (+9%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Sebastian County is 26% 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).