Calhoun County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 4,773.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$771/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,011/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,212/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,425/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $724 | +$14 (+2.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $743 | $771 | +$28 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $975 | $1,011 | +$36 (+3.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,175 | $1,212 | +$37 (+3.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,372 | $1,425 | +$53 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,840
$2,570/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,440
$3,370/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Van Buren County
1 BR: $671/mo
Arkansas County
1 BR: $703/mo
Drew County
1 BR: $706/mo
Cross County
1 BR: $671/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $746/mo
Yell County
1 BR: $692/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.