Rent in Columbia County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$903$10,836 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $947 (+4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 | $647 | $7,764 | $25,880 | $12.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $688 | $8,256 | $27,520 | $13.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $903 | $10,836 | $36,120 | $17.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,191 | $14,292 | $47,640 | $22.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,196 | $14,352 | $47,840 | $23.00/hr |
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Rent in Columbia County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Columbia County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $947 for a two-bedroom, up 4.9% from $903. A one-bedroom goes from $688 to $724, a studio from $647 to $673.
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 Columbia County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $688 for a one-bedroom and $903 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,836 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 Columbia County, AR?
To keep a $903 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.37 an hour, or $36,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $688 takes $13.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $647, one bedroom $688, two $903, three $1,191 and four $1,196 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbia County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $55,334 a year ($4,611 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $903 takes 19.6% 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: ($903 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.37 an hour.