HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Benton County, AR?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Benton County, Arkansas, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,347 a month. Rents run from $1,007 for a studio up to $2,213 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Benton County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,007 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,115 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,347 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,873 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,213 |
How does Benton County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Arkansas.
Higher rent than 100% of counties in Arkansas · 1st of 75
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison County | $1,347 |
| 1 | Washington County | $1,347 |
| 1 | Benton County(you are here) | $1,347 |
| … 69 more … | ||
| 36 | Sevier County | $880 |
| 36 | Sharp County | $880 |
| 36 | Van Buren County | $880 |
More data for Benton County, Arkansas
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Benton County, AR for 2026?
In Benton County, Arkansas, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,347 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,007 for a studio to $2,213 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Benton County, AR?
A two-bedroom in Benton County, Arkansas has a Fair Market Rent of $1,347 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Benton County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Benton County, AR?
Every ZIP code in Benton County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Benton County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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