FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Newton County
Studio
$614
1BR
$803
2BR
$880
3BR
$1,055
4BR
$1,476
Newton County, Arkansas
FIPS 05101 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Newton County, AR
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $614 | $7,368 |
| 1-Bedroom | $803 | $9,636 |
| 2-Bedroom | $880 | $10,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,055 | $12,660 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,476 | $17,712 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $880/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,200/yr ($2,933/mo). Area Median Income is $65,300.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 62 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $614 | $803 | $880 | $1,055 | $1,476 |
| FY2025 | $596 | $766 | $848 | $1,022 | $1,424 |
| FY2024 | $604 | $725 | $814 | $984 | $1,381 |
| FY2023 | $539 | $605 | $720 | $884 | $1,226 |
| FY2022 | $481 | $493 | $649 | $862 | $928 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $496 | $654 | $935 | $943 |
| FY2020 | $459 | $478 | $630 | $905 | $908 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $65,300
| 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 |