FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Benton County
Studio
$1,007
1BR
$1,115
2BR
$1,347
3BR
$1,873
4BR
$2,213
Benton County, Arkansas
FIPS 05007 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,007 | $12,084 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,347 | $16,164 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,873 | $22,476 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,213 | $26,556 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,347/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$53,880/yr ($4,490/mo). Area Median Income is $106,900.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 95 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,007 | $1,115 | $1,347 | $1,873 | $2,213 |
| FY2025 | $853 | $925 | $1,111 | $1,557 | $1,798 |
| FY2024 | $871 | $924 | $1,121 | $1,580 | $1,847 |
| FY2023 | $720 | $764 | $930 | $1,322 | $1,582 |
| FY2022 | $658 | $695 | $865 | $1,229 | $1,481 |
| FY2021 | $579 | $618 | $780 | $1,116 | $1,350 |
| FY2020 | $584 | $630 | $807 | $1,149 | $1,417 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $106,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $22,450 | $25,650 | $28,850 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $37,450 | $42,800 | $48,150 | $53,450 | $57,750 | $62,050 |
| 80% AMI | $59,850 | $68,400 | $76,950 | $85,500 | $92,350 | $99,200 |