Pope County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 63,475.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$647/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$715/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$938/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,254/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,258/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $619 | $647 | +$28 (+4.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $688 | $715 | +$27 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $903 | $938 | +$35 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,254 | +$9 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,258 | +$8 (+0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,600
$2,383/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,520
$3,127/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Cleveland County
1 BR: $671/mo
Hot Spring County
1 BR: $671/mo
Independence County
1 BR: $688/mo
Miller County
1 BR: $868/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $703/mo
Woodruff 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.