Rent in Howard County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$883$10,596 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (+2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Howard 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 Howard 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 | $632 | $7,584 | $25,280 | $12.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $673 | $8,076 | $26,920 | $12.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $883 | $10,596 | $35,320 | $16.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,059 | $12,708 | $42,360 | $20.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | $24.46/hr |
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Rent in Howard County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Howard 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 2.9% from $883. A one-bedroom goes from $673 to $695, a studio from $632 to $646.
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 Howard County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $673 for a one-bedroom and $883 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,596 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 Howard County, AR?
To keep a $883 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.98 an hour, or $35,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $673 takes $12.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Howard County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $632, one bedroom $673, two $883, three $1,059 and four $1,272 a month.
Is rent affordable in Howard County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $45,603 a year ($3,800 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $883 takes 23.2% 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: ($883 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.98 an hour.