Rent in Arkansas County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$922$11,064 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $942 (+2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Arkansas County, AR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Arkansas County, AR by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $8,040 | $26,800 | $12.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $703 | $8,436 | $28,120 | $13.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $922 | $11,064 | $36,880 | $17.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,159 | $13,908 | $46,360 | $22.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,547 | $18,564 | $61,880 | $29.75/hr |
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Rent in Arkansas County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Arkansas County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $942 for a two-bedroom, up 2.2% from $922. A one-bedroom goes from $703 to $737, a studio from $670 to $670.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Arkansas County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $703 for a one-bedroom and $922 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,064 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Arkansas County, AR?
To keep a $922 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.73 an hour, or $36,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $703 takes $13.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Arkansas County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $670, one bedroom $703, two $922, three $1,159 and four $1,547 a month.
Is rent affordable in Arkansas County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $53,164 a year ($4,430 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $922 takes 20.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($922 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.73 an hour.