Faulkner County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 124,611.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$984/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$989/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,147/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,540/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,822/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $887 | $984 | +$97 (+10.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $892 | $989 | +$97 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,032 | $1,147 | +$115 (+11.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,376 | $1,540 | +$164 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,628 | $1,822 | +$194 (+11.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,560
$3,297/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,880
$3,823/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Columbia County
1 BR: $688/mo
White County
1 BR: $734/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $671/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $771/mo
Arkansas County
1 BR: $703/mo
Baxter County
1 BR: $735/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.