Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 22,707.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$647/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$688/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$903/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,191/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,196/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $642 | $647 | +$5 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $688 | +$42 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $903 | +$55 (+6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,120 | $1,191 | +$71 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,196 | +$72 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,520
$2,293/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,120
$3,010/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Yell County
1 BR: $692/mo
Drew County
1 BR: $706/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $735/mo
Bradley County
1 BR: $710/mo
Ouachita County
1 BR: $694/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $731/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.