Rent in Polk County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$897$10,764 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (+1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Polk 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 Polk 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 | $642 | $7,704 | $25,680 | $12.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $703 | $8,436 | $28,120 | $13.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $897 | $10,764 | $35,880 | $17.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,076 | $12,912 | $43,040 | $20.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,188 | $14,256 | $47,520 | $22.85/hr |
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Rent in Polk County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Polk 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 1.3% from $897. A one-bedroom goes from $703 to $759, a studio from $642 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 Polk County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $703 for a one-bedroom and $897 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,764 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 Polk County, AR?
To keep a $897 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.25 an hour, or $35,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $703 takes $13.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Polk County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $642, one bedroom $703, two $897, three $1,076 and four $1,188 a month.
Is rent affordable in Polk County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $49,191 a year ($4,099 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $897 takes 21.9% 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: ($897 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.25 an hour.