Boone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 37,662.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$607/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-32% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$671/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,224/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,343/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $581 | $607 | +$26 (+4.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $671 | +$25 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,224 | +$36 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,314 | $1,343 | +$29 (+2.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,840
$2,237/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Stone County
1 BR: $693/mo
Lafayette County
1 BR: $671/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $671/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $772/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $731/mo
Garland County
1 BR: $834/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.