Hempstead County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 20,037.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$650/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$692/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$908/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,188/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,404/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $650 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $680 | $692 | +$12 (+1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $892 | $908 | +$16 (+1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,188 | +$12 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,457 | $1,404 | $-53 (-3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,680
$2,307/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,320
$3,027/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Crawford County
1 BR: $714/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $731/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $746/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $772/mo
Baxter County
1 BR: $735/mo
Cleveland County
1 BR: $671/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.