Biggest Rent Increases in Arkansas — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Arkansas. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
Highest Income Limits
| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $1,111 | $1,347 | +$236 (+21.2%) |
| 2 | Grant County, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $848 | $968 | +$120 (+14.2%) |
| 3 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $1,032 | $1,147 | +$115 (+11.1%) |
| 4 | Jonesboro, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $973 | $1,040 | +$67 (+6.9%) |
| 5 | Hot Springs, AR MSA | AR | $1,037 | $1,090 | +$53 (+5.1%) |
| 6 | Little River County, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 7 | Poinsett County, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $848 | $880 | +$32 (+3.8%) |
| 8 | Fort Smith, AR-OK HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $910 | $937 | +$27 (+3%) |
| 9 | Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $1,071 | $1,101 | +$30 (+2.8%) |
| 10 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area | AR | $1,355 | $1,274 | +$-81 (+-6%) |