Rent in Johnson County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$884$10,608 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $633 | $7,596 | $25,320 | $12.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $674 | $8,088 | $26,960 | $12.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $884 | $10,608 | $35,360 | $17.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,083 | $12,996 | $43,320 | $20.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | $23.96/hr |
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Rent in Johnson County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Johnson 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 2.8% from $884. A one-bedroom goes from $674 to $695, a studio from $633 to $647.
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 Johnson County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $674 for a one-bedroom and $884 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,608 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 Johnson County, AR?
To keep a $884 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.00 an hour, or $35,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $674 takes $12.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $633, one bedroom $674, two $884, three $1,083 and four $1,246 a month.
Is rent affordable in Johnson County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $45,995 a year ($3,833 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $884 takes 23.1% 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: ($884 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.00 an hour.