Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 13,016.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$630/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$671/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,224/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,240/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $633 | $630 | $-3 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $671 | $-13 (-1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $878 | $880 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,224 | +$83 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,164 | $1,240 | +$76 (+6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,840
$2,237/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Crittenden County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Sebastian County
1 BR: $714/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $803/mo
Prairie County
1 BR: $671/mo
Lafayette County
1 BR: $671/mo
Little River 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.