Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 8,555.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$630/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$803/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,096/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,240/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 | $630 | +$12 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 | $803 | +$37 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,091 | $1,096 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,243 | $1,240 | $-3 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,120
$2,677/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,200
$2,933/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Johnson County
1 BR: $674/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,115/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $671/mo
Garland County
1 BR: $834/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $800/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $703/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.