Newton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 7,243.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$614/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-31% 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
$1,055/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-31% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,476/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $596 | $614 | +$18 (+3.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 | $803 | +$37 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,022 | $1,055 | +$33 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,424 | $1,476 | +$52 (+3.7%) |
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
Monroe County
1 BR: $671/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $681/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $671/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $772/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $671/mo
Boone 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.