Rent in Monroe County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$880$10,560 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (+3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 | $660 | $7,920 | $26,400 | $12.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $671 | $8,052 | $26,840 | $12.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | $20.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | $23.85/hr |
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Rent in Monroe County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Monroe 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 3.3% from $880. A one-bedroom goes from $671 to $695, a studio from $660 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 Monroe County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $671 for a one-bedroom and $880 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,560 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 Monroe County, AR?
To keep a $880 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.92 an hour, or $35,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $671 takes $12.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Monroe County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $660, one bedroom $671, two $880, three $1,055 and four $1,240 a month.
Is rent affordable in Monroe County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $43,214 a year ($3,601 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $880 takes 24.4% 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: ($880 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.92 an hour.