Howard County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 12,779.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$632/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$673/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$883/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,059/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-31% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,272/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $634 | $632 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $673 | +$10 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $883 | +$13 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,048 | $1,059 | +$11 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,204 | $1,272 | +$68 (+5.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,920
$2,243/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,320
$2,943/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Fulton County
1 BR: $746/mo
Crittenden County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Ouachita County
1 BR: $694/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $728/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $671/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $735/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.