Arkansas · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Marion County, AR

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Marion County, AR at $908 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $692. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.46 an hour full time, or $36,320 a year. The typical household there would spend 22.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $915 (up 0.8%).

Rent in Marion County, AR at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$908$10,896 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $915 (+0.8%)
Studio$650$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$692$13/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.46an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,132$22/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Marion County, AR?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$908Monthly market rent
Share of gross income22.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$36,320To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,215At 30% of $48,619
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Marion 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Marion County, AR, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly 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$1,132$13,584$45,280$21.77/hr
4 bedrooms$1,280$15,360$51,200$24.62/hr

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Rent in Marion County, AR: common questions

How much is rent going up in Marion County, AR in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $915 for a two-bedroom, up 0.8% from $908. A one-bedroom goes from $692 to $734, a studio from $650 to $650.

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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County, AR?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $650, one bedroom $692, two $908, three $1,132 and four $1,280 a month.

Is rent affordable in Marion County, AR?

For the typical household, earning $48,619 a year ($4,052 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $908 takes 22.4% 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.