Rent in Benton County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,347$16,164 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,256 (−6.8%)How much rent can you afford in Benton 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 Benton 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 | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | $21.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,347 | $16,164 | $53,880 | $25.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,873 | $22,476 | $74,920 | $36.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,213 | $26,556 | $88,520 | $42.56/hr |
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Rent in Benton County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Benton County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,256 for a two-bedroom, down 6.8% from $1,347. A one-bedroom goes from $1,115 to $1,056, a studio from $1,007 to $916.
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 Benton County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,115 for a one-bedroom and $1,347 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,164 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 Benton County, AR?
To keep a $1,347 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.90 an hour, or $53,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,115 takes $21.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Benton County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,007, one bedroom $1,115, two $1,347, three $1,873 and four $2,213 a month.
Is rent affordable in Benton County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $93,506 a year ($7,792 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,347 takes 17.3% 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: ($1,347 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.90 an hour.