Rent in Lonoke County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,147$13,764 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,121 (−2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lonoke 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 Lonoke 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 | $984 | $11,808 | $39,360 | $18.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $989 | $11,868 | $39,560 | $19.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,147 | $13,764 | $45,880 | $22.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $18,480 | $61,600 | $29.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,822 | $21,864 | $72,880 | $35.04/hr |
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Living and working in Lonoke County, AR
Rent in Lonoke County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lonoke County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,121 for a two-bedroom, down 2.3% from $1,147. A one-bedroom goes from $989 to $969, a studio from $984 to $964.
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 Lonoke County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $989 for a one-bedroom and $1,147 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,764 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 Lonoke County, AR?
To keep a $1,147 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.06 an hour, or $45,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $989 takes $19.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lonoke County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $984, one bedroom $989, two $1,147, three $1,540 and four $1,822 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lonoke County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $72,828 a year ($6,069 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,147 takes 18.9% 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: ($1,147 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.06 an hour.