Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 38,815.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$718/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$923/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,111/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,301/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $714 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $714 | $718 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $903 | $923 | +$20 (+2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,146 | $1,111 | $-35 (-3.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,301 | +$31 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,720
$2,393/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,920
$3,077/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Montgomery County
1 BR: $803/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,115/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $803/mo
Baxter County
1 BR: $735/mo
Stone County
1 BR: $693/mo
Lee 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.