Rent in Clark County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$880$10,560 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $928 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Clark 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 Clark 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 | $730 | $8,760 | $29,200 | $14.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $731 | $8,772 | $29,240 | $14.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,221 | $14,652 | $48,840 | $23.48/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,356 | $16,272 | $54,240 | $26.08/hr |
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Rent in Clark County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clark County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $928 for a two-bedroom, up 5.5% from $880. A one-bedroom goes from $731 to $716, a studio from $730 to $711.
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 Clark County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $731 for a one-bedroom and $880 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,560 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 Clark County, AR?
To keep a $880 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.92 an hour, or $35,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $731 takes $14.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clark County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $730, one bedroom $731, two $880, three $1,221 and four $1,356 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clark County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $52,034 a year ($4,336 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $880 takes 20.3% 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: ($880 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.92 an hour.