Ouachita County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 22,606.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$630/mo
↓ 6.9% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$694/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,133/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,240/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $630 | $-47 (-6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $681 | $694 | +$13 (+1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,102 | $1,133 | +$31 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,196 | $1,240 | +$44 (+3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,760
$2,313/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Baxter County
1 BR: $735/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $989/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $772/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $803/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $673/mo
Little River 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.