FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County
Studio
$697
1BR
$728
2BR
$937
3BR
$1,224
4BR
$1,241
Jefferson County, Arkansas
FIPS 05069 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Pine Bluff, AR MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $697 | $8,364 |
| 1-Bedroom | $728 | $8,736 |
| 2-Bedroom | $937 | $11,244 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,224 | $14,688 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,241 | $14,892 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $937/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,480/yr ($3,123/mo). Area Median Income is $67,900.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 66 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $697 | $728 | $937 | $1,224 | $1,241 |
| FY2025 | $633 | $684 | $878 | $1,141 | $1,164 |
| FY2024 | $635 | $690 | $906 | $1,151 | $1,207 |
| FY2023 | $580 | $619 | $815 | $1,026 | $1,095 |
| FY2022 | $563 | $578 | $760 | $950 | $1,097 |
| FY2021 | $542 | $553 | $729 | $919 | $1,091 |
| FY2020 | $519 | $541 | $713 | $891 | $1,104 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $67,900
| 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 |