Rent in Jefferson County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$937$11,244 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $955 (+1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | $13.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $728 | $8,736 | $29,120 | $14.00/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $937 | $11,244 | $37,480 | $18.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,224 | $14,688 | $48,960 | $23.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,241 | $14,892 | $49,640 | $23.87/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jefferson County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $955 for a two-bedroom, up 1.9% from $937. A one-bedroom goes from $728 to $787, a studio from $697 to $782.
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 Jefferson County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $728 for a one-bedroom and $937 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,244 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 Jefferson County, AR?
To keep a $937 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.02 an hour, or $37,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $728 takes $14.00 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $697, one bedroom $728, two $937, three $1,224 and four $1,241 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $51,096 a year ($4,258 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $937 takes 22% 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: ($937 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.02 an hour.