Prairie County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 8,217.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$630/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$671/mo
↓ 6.2% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$880/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,150/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,240/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $630 | $-20 (-3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $671 | $-44 (-6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $893 | $880 | $-13 (-1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,076 | $1,150 | +$74 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,256 | $1,240 | $-16 (-1.3%) |
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
Johnson County
1 BR: $674/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,115/mo
Sharp County
1 BR: $671/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $731/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $703/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $746/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.