Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 66,934.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$697/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$728/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$937/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,224/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,241/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $633 | $697 | +$64 (+10.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $728 | +$44 (+6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $878 | $937 | +$59 (+6.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,224 | +$83 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,164 | $1,241 | +$77 (+6.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,120
$2,427/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,480
$3,123/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Johnson County
1 BR: $674/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $989/mo
Desha County
1 BR: $671/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $671/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Sharp 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.