FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Baxter County
Studio
$730
1BR
$735
2BR
$964
3BR
$1,274
4BR
$1,276
Baxter County, Arkansas
FIPS 05005 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Baxter County, AR
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $730 | $8,760 |
| 1-Bedroom | $735 | $8,820 |
| 2-Bedroom | $964 | $11,568 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,274 | $15,288 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $964/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,560/yr ($3,213/mo). Area Median Income is $69,000.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 68 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $730 | $735 | $964 | $1,274 | $1,276 |
| FY2025 | $706 | $710 | $932 | $1,207 | $1,236 |
| FY2024 | $674 | $678 | $891 | $1,119 | $1,257 |
| FY2023 | $599 | $603 | $794 | $981 | $1,130 |
| FY2022 | $525 | $547 | $709 | $876 | $978 |
| FY2021 | $505 | $562 | $721 | $897 | $978 |
| FY2020 | $478 | $531 | $699 | $871 | $947 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $69,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 50% AMI | $24,900 | $28,450 | $32,000 | $35,550 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 80% AMI | $39,850 | $45,550 | $51,250 | $56,900 | $61,500 | $66,050 |