Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Crittenden County, Arkansas
Crittenden County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,301 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $911 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $25.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,301
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% more than in Arkansas
- Typical rent
- $911
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% less than in Arkansas
- Wage needed
- $25.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $52,040 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% more than in Arkansas
Only here
Renting in Crittenden County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Poinsett County has the lowest typical rent ($619), 32% below the $911 in Crittenden County.
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Crittenden County has the 6th lowest homeownership rate of the 75 counties in Arkansas (57%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Crittenden County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Crittenden County was $1,080 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $21.06 | $43,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,191 | $22.90 | $47,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,301 | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,717 | $33.02 | $68,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,981 | $38.10 | $79,240 |
HUD area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 14 ZIP codes in Crittenden County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 72325 to $1,140 in 72364. No ZIP code is above the county's fair market rent ($1,301).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 72301 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $860 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
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| 72325 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72327 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72331 | Cross County, AR | $830 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 72331 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $830 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 72332 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72339 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72348 | Lee County, AR | $770 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 72348 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $770 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 72348 | St. Francis County, AR | $770 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 72364 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $960 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 72376 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72376 | St. Francis County, AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72384 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
- 72301 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,020$1,350
- 72325 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72327 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72331 · Cross County, AR $1,000$1,310
- 72331 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72332 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72339 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72348 · Lee County, AR $1,000$1,260
- 72348 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,260
- 72348 · St. Francis County, AR $1,000$1,260
- 72364 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,140$1,500
- 72376 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
- 72376 · St. Francis County, AR $1,000$1,310
- 72384 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR $1,000$1,310
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Crittenden County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Arkansas, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
7,763 households rent in Crittenden County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Crittenden 45%
- Arkansas 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Crittenden County
HUD lists 39 properties with homes for low-income households in Crittenden County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 28
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 5
2,347 homes in all; 2,244 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Courtyard Apts. Public housing 3050 Sl Henry St, West Memphis 72301 357 homes, 348 low-income · Run by West Memphis Housing Authority · Average payment: $318 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (870) 735-3520
- Park Plaza Apartments Ia Tax credit (LIHTC) 3952 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 128 homes, 126 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012
- Meadows - West Memphis Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 S Avalon St, West Memphis 72301 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2003
- Barton Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2416 E Barton Ave, West Memphis 72301 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2011
- Earle Public housing 529 3rd St, Earle 72331 68 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Earle · Average payment: $399 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (870) 792-8733
- Ecumenical Village HUD-assisted 217 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (870) 735-1115
- Imperial Homes North Tax credit (LIHTC) 2950 E Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, families
- Imperial Homes North Apartments HUD-assisted 2950 E Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 64 low-income homes · For older adults · (870) 735-6142
- Ridge at West Memphis Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Riverside Park Apartments I Fka Park Plaza I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3950 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 64 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2013
- Riverside Park Apartments II Fka Park Plaza I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3950 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 64 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2013
- Villas of West Memphis Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 39 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Stonebrook Park of Sunset Tax credit (LIHTC) Approx490 John H. Johnson BLVD, Sunset 72364 60 homes, 59 low-income · 4 bd: 60 · In service since 2020
- Barton Court Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2416 E Barton Ave, West Memphis 72301 72 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 16
- Pine Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 12
- Pine Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 215 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 57 low-income homes · For older adults · (870) 733-9171
- Pine Ridge Apts (west Memphis) Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, families
- Imperial Homes South Tax credit (LIHTC) 2950 E Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Imperial Homes South Apartments HUD-assisted 2950 E Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 56 low-income homes · For families · (870) 735-6142
- Park Plaza II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3990 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 15
- Riverside Park Apartments, Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3990 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2014
- Ridge at West Memphis Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 64 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2005
- Ridge at West Memphis II Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 64 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2006
- Ingram Court HUD-assisted 398 Ingram Blvd, West Memphis 72301 52 homes, 51 low-income · For older adults · (870) 733-9000
- Villas of West Memphis Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2014
- Arrington Estates of West Memphis Tax credit (LIHTC) 719 N Arrington Dr, West Memphis 72301 60 homes, 48 low-income · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2005
- Villas of West Memphis Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 60 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 39 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2006
- Ridge at West Memphis III Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 W Jackson Ave, West Memphis 72301 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2019
- Rainer Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Village Dr, West Memphis 72301 40 homes, 32 low-income · Studio: 5 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2008
- North Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 921 Exchange St, Earle 72331 33 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2011
- Turrell Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Upshaw St, Turrell 72384 25 homes, 24 low-income · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2006
- Malcolm Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) Scattered Sites, West Memphis 72301 24 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 1999
- Park Plaza III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3950 E Service Rd, West Memphis 72301 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24
- Broadway Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Village Dr, West Memphis 72301 27 homes, 21 low-income · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2008
- Broadway Terrace (west Memphis) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Village Dr, West Memphis 72301 27 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Turrell Place Apartments HUD-assisted 175 Upshaw St, Turrell 72384 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (870) 822-1380
- Courtyard Apartments Public housing 2704 Autumn Ave, West Memphis 72301 2 low-income homes · Run by West Memphis Housing Authority · (870) 735-3520
- Courtyard Apartments Public housing 2710 Autumn Ave, West Memphis 72301 2 low-income homes · Run by West Memphis Housing Authority · (870) 735-3520
- Courtyard Apartments Public housing 2800 Autumn Ave, West Memphis 72301 2 low-income homes · Run by West Memphis Housing Authority · (870) 735-3520
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Crittenden County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Crittenden County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,950 |
| 2 people | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,750 | $66,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,800 | $86,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
Area median income: $92,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $986 – $1,205
- 1 bedroom $1,072 – $1,310
- 2 bedrooms $1,171 – $1,431
- 3 bedrooms $1,545 – $1,889
- 4 bedrooms $1,783 – $2,179
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- West Memphis Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 528 vouchers · 354 public housing units (870) 735-3520 West Memphis Housing Authority: sheliahandy@comcast.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Earle Public housing · 68 public housing units (870) 792-8733 Housing Authority of the City of Earle: earlehousing@sbcglobal.net
- Earle Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 60 vouchers (870) 735-3520 Earle Housing Authority: Sheliahandy@comcast.net
Housing agencies in Arkansas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Arkansas
What Arkansas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Ark. Code §18-16-304
- When must they return my deposit?
- 60 days
- Ark. Code §18-16-305
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Ark. Code §18-60-304
Help
Where to get help with rent in Crittenden County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Southern Bancorp Community Partners
326 Highway 463 N, Trumann · 35 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,301
- Security deposit
- $1,301
- Total
- $2,602
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Crittenden County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,095; 1 bedroom: $1,191; 2 bedrooms: $1,301; 3 bedrooms: $1,717; 4 bedrooms: $1,981. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Crittenden County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,301) without spending more than 30% of income takes $25.02 an hour full time, or $52,040 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Crittenden County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $46,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Crittenden County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,171 and $1,431 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Crittenden County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 72325 to $1,140 in 72364. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Crittenden County?
HUD lists 39 properties with homes for low-income households in Crittenden County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Crittenden County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Crittenden County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Arkansas, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).