Jonesboro, AR HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Jonesboro, AR HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 134,035.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$805/mo
↑ 15.5% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$870/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,040/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,402/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,480/mo
↓ 3.0% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $697 | $805 | +$108 (+15.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $812 | $870 | +$58 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,040 | +$67 (+6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,402 | +$98 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,526 | $1,480 | $-46 (-3.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,800
$2,900/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,600
$3,467/month gross
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.