Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 19,384.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$642/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$703/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$897/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,076/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,188/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $653 | $642 | $-11 (-1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $705 | $703 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $897 | $897 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,081 | $1,076 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,189 | $1,188 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,120
$2,343/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,880
$2,990/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
Bradley County
1 BR: $710/mo
Cleveland County
1 BR: $671/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $728/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $671/mo
Miller County
1 BR: $868/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $803/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.