Poinsett County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 22,997.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$681/mo
↑ 17.2% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$685/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,161/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-24% 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 | $581 | $681 | +$100 (+17.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $685 | +$39 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,120 | $1,161 | +$41 (+3.7%) |
| 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
$27,400
$2,283/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Lee County
1 BR: $671/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $671/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $671/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,115/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $692/mo
Independence County
1 BR: $688/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.