FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hempstead County
Studio
$650
1BR
$692
2BR
$908
3BR
$1,188
4BR
$1,404
Hempstead County, Arkansas
FIPS 05057 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Hempstead County, AR
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $650 | $7,800 |
| 1-Bedroom | $692 | $8,304 |
| 2-Bedroom | $908 | $10,896 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,188 | $14,256 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,404 | $16,848 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $908/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,320/yr ($3,027/mo). Area Median Income is $68,000.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 64 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $650 | $692 | $908 | $1,188 | $1,404 |
| FY2025 | $650 | $680 | $892 | $1,176 | $1,457 |
| FY2024 | $643 | $660 | $867 | $1,149 | $1,406 |
| FY2023 | $575 | $583 | $768 | $998 | $1,238 |
| FY2022 | $516 | $530 | $697 | $867 | $1,131 |
| FY2021 | $499 | $517 | $682 | $848 | $1,045 |
| FY2020 | $468 | $488 | $643 | $801 | $902 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $68,000
| 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 |