Rent in Carroll County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$954$11,448 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,005 (+5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 | $658 | $7,896 | $26,320 | $12.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $742 | $8,904 | $29,680 | $14.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $954 | $11,448 | $38,160 | $18.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,144 | $13,728 | $45,760 | $22.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,345 | $16,140 | $53,800 | $25.87/hr |
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Rent in Carroll County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carroll County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,005 for a two-bedroom, up 5.3% from $954. A one-bedroom goes from $742 to $768, a studio from $658 to $700.
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 Carroll County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $742 for a one-bedroom and $954 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,448 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 Carroll County, AR?
To keep a $954 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.35 an hour, or $38,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $742 takes $14.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carroll County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $658, one bedroom $742, two $954, three $1,144 and four $1,345 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carroll County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $54,230 a year ($4,519 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $954 takes 21.1% 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: ($954 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.35 an hour.