Independence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 37,910.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$684/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$688/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$891/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,175/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,180/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $653 | $684 | +$31 (+4.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $657 | $688 | +$31 (+4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $862 | $891 | +$29 (+3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,139 | $1,175 | +$36 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,143 | $1,180 | +$37 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,520
$2,293/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,640
$2,970/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Cross County
1 BR: $671/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $671/mo
Hempstead County
1 BR: $692/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $989/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,115/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.