Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 16,784.
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
$1,055/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-31% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,165/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 | $630 | +$12 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $671 | +$25 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,022 | $1,055 | +$33 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,165 | +$41 (+3.6%) |
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
Lonoke County
1 BR: $989/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $671/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $671/mo
Hempstead County
1 BR: $692/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $771/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $803/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.