Benton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 286,528.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,007/mo
↑ 18.1% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,115/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
+16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,347/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
+15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,873/mo
↑ 20.3% YoY
+23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,213/mo
↑ 23.1% YoY
+26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $853 | $1,007 | +$154 (+18.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $925 | $1,115 | +$190 (+20.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,111 | $1,347 | +$236 (+21.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,557 | $1,873 | +$316 (+20.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,798 | $2,213 | +$415 (+23.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,600
$3,717/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,880
$4,490/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Greene County
1 BR: $772/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $803/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $671/mo
Craighead County
1 BR: $870/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $671/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $800/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.