Rent in Calhoun County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,011$12,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,084 (+7.2%)How much rent can you afford in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 | $724 | $8,688 | $28,960 | $13.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | $14.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,011 | $12,132 | $40,440 | $19.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,425 | $17,100 | $57,000 | $27.40/hr |
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Rent in Calhoun County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Calhoun County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,084 for a two-bedroom, up 7.2% from $1,011. A one-bedroom goes from $771 to $829, a studio from $724 to $771.
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 Calhoun County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $771 for a one-bedroom and $1,011 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,132 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 Calhoun County, AR?
To keep a $1,011 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.44 an hour, or $40,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $771 takes $14.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Calhoun County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $724, one bedroom $771, two $1,011, three $1,212 and four $1,425 a month.
Is rent affordable in Calhoun County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $66,809 a year ($5,567 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,011 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,011 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.44 an hour.