Desha County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 11,285.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$630/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-29% 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
$1,208/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,476/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $642 | $630 | $-12 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $671 | +$25 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,208 | +$54 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,424 | $1,476 | +$52 (+3.7%) |
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
Crawford County
1 BR: $714/mo
Miller County
1 BR: $868/mo
Bradley County
1 BR: $710/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $803/mo
Independence County
1 BR: $688/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.