Rent in Hempstead County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$908$10,896 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (+0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 | $650 | $7,800 | $26,000 | $12.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $692 | $8,304 | $27,680 | $13.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $908 | $10,896 | $36,320 | $17.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,188 | $14,256 | $47,520 | $22.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,404 | $16,848 | $56,160 | $27.00/hr |
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Rent in Hempstead County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hempstead County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $909 for a two-bedroom, up 0.1% from $908. A one-bedroom goes from $692 to $835, a studio from $650 to $679.
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 Hempstead County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $692 for a one-bedroom and $908 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,896 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 Hempstead County, AR?
To keep a $908 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.46 an hour, or $36,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $692 takes $13.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hempstead County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $650, one bedroom $692, two $908, three $1,188 and four $1,404 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hempstead County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $46,787 a year ($3,899 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $908 takes 23.3% 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: ($908 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.46 an hour.