Stone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Arkansas. Population: 12,393.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$651/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$693/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$909/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,264/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,281/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 | $651 | +$33 (+5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $693 | +$47 (+7.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $909 | +$61 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,264 | +$76 (+6.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,193 | $1,281 | +$88 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,720
$2,310/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,360
$3,030/month gross
Other Counties in Arkansas
St. Francis County
1 BR: $703/mo
Miller County
1 BR: $868/mo
Union County
1 BR: $718/mo
Independence County
1 BR: $688/mo
Cleburne County
1 BR: $735/mo
Sharp 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.