Baxter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 41,801.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$730/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$735/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$964/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,274/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,276/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $706 | $730 | +$24 (+3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $710 | $735 | +$25 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $932 | $964 | +$32 (+3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,207 | $1,274 | +$67 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,276 | +$40 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,400
$2,450/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,560
$3,213/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Crawford County
1 BR: $714/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $671/mo
Woodruff County
1 BR: $803/mo
Little River County
1 BR: $671/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $671/mo
Garland County
1 BR: $834/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.