Arkansas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 17,024.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$670/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$703/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$922/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,159/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,547/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $670 | +$46 (+7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $682 | $703 | +$21 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $895 | $922 | +$27 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,103 | $1,159 | +$56 (+5.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,503 | $1,547 | +$44 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,120
$2,343/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,880
$3,073/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Nevada County
1 BR: $694/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,115/mo
Independence County
1 BR: $688/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Izard County
1 BR: $715/mo
Pope County
1 BR: $715/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.