Carroll County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 28,362.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$658/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$954/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,144/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,345/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $658 | +$43 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $694 | $742 | +$48 (+6.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $897 | $954 | +$57 (+6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,081 | $1,144 | +$63 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,345 | +$156 (+13.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,160
$3,180/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Independence County
1 BR: $688/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $688/mo
Phillips County
1 BR: $671/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $800/mo
Arkansas County
1 BR: $703/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $671/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.