Rent in Stone County, AR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$909$10,908 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $916 (+0.8%)How much rent can you afford in Stone 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 Stone 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 | $651 | $7,812 | $26,040 | $12.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $693 | $8,316 | $27,720 | $13.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $909 | $10,908 | $36,360 | $17.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | $24.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,281 | $15,372 | $51,240 | $24.63/hr |
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Rent in Stone County, AR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Stone County, AR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $916 for a two-bedroom, up 0.8% from $909. A one-bedroom goes from $693 to $700, a studio from $651 to $651.
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 Stone County, AR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $693 for a one-bedroom and $909 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,908 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 Stone County, AR?
To keep a $909 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.48 an hour, or $36,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $693 takes $13.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Stone County, AR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $651, one bedroom $693, two $909, three $1,264 and four $1,281 a month.
Is rent affordable in Stone County, AR?
For the typical household, earning $40,943 a year ($3,412 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $909 takes 26.6% 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: ($909 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.48 an hour.