Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Faulkner County, Arkansas
Faulkner County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,121 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,005 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.56 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,121
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% more than in Arkansas
- Typical rent
- $1,005
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Arkansas
- Wage needed
- $21.56
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $44,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Arkansas
Only here
Renting in Faulkner County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Van Buren County, the typical rent is $722: 28% less than in Faulkner County ($1,005).
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At $1,005, Faulkner County ranks 6th among the 75 counties in Arkansas for the highest typical rent.
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At $67,289, Faulkner County ranks 6th among the 75 counties in Arkansas for the highest typical household income.
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5% of households in Faulkner County have no internet at home, against 10% in Arkansas.
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 Faulkner 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 Faulkner County was $1,323 a month in September 2026: 2.9% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $964 | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| 1 bedroom | $969 | $18.63 | $38,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121 | $21.56 | $44,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,504 | $28.92 | $60,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,810 | $34.81 | $72,400 |
HUD area: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, 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 Faulkner County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,040 in 72047 to $1,160 in 72039. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,121).
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)
| 72032 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $920 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,440 | $1,730 |
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| 72034 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $950 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 72035 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $950 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
| 72039 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $930 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 72039 | Van Buren County, AR | $930 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 72047 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72058 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $940 | $940 | $1,090 | $1,460 | $1,760 |
| 72061 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $890 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72106 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72111 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72111 | White County, AR | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72173 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $930 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,740 |
| 72173 | White County, AR | $930 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,740 |
| 72181 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $930 | $940 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
- 72032 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,070$1,440
- 72034 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,110$1,490
- 72035 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,110$1,490
- 72039 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,160$1,570
- 72039 · Van Buren County, AR $1,160$1,570
- 72047 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,040$1,390
- 72058 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,090$1,460
- 72061 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,050$1,390
- 72106 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,040$1,390
- 72111 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,040$1,390
- 72111 · White County, AR $1,040$1,390
- 72173 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,080$1,450
- 72173 · White County, AR $1,080$1,450
- 72181 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $1,080$1,450
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 Faulkner County, 46% 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.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
18,591 households rent in Faulkner County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Faulkner 46%
- Arkansas 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Faulkner County
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Faulkner 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)
- 19
- HUD-assisted
- 10
- public housing
- 1
1,384 homes in all; 1,147 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Conway Public housing 1701 Hairston St, Conway 72034 154 homes, 153 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Conway · Average payment: $382 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (501) 327-0156
- Brierwood Apartments HUD-assisted 6 Douglas St, Greenbrier 72058 52 low-income homes · For families · (501) 329-1302
- Gardens at Conway Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1750 Village Commons Dr, Conway 72032 102 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 76 · In service since 2007
- Hometowne at Conway Aka Gardens at Conway Com Tax credit (LIHTC) 1750 Village Commons Dr, Conway 72032 102 homes, 51 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 76 · In service since 2007
- Cottages at Conway Tax credit (LIHTC) 1915 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 51 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2015
- East Oakwood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1651 Hairston St, Conway 72034 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 6
- East Oakwood Apartments HUD-assisted 1651 Hairston St, Conway 72034 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 327-4085
- East Oakwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1651 Hairston St, Conway 72034 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
- Village of Seven Mornings Fka Conway Senior C Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Harkrider St, Conway 72032 50 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1999
- Stone Ridge at Conway Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1985 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Rock Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 Monroe St, Conway 72032 56 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2010
- Autumn Manor HUD-assisted 315 Hubbard Rd, Conway 72034 42 homes, 41 low-income · For older adults · (501) 327-9242
- Greenbrier Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Mountain Dr, Greenbrier 72058 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
- Park Ridge at Conway Tax credit (LIHTC) 1930 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 48 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006
- Park Ridge at Conway Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1960 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 48 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010
- Stone Ridge at Conway Fka Park Ridge Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1985 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 48 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009
- Stone Ridge at Conway II Fka Park Ridge Phase Tax credit (LIHTC) 1960 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 48 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010
- Old Conway Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 Sutton St, Conway 72032 44 homes, 35 low-income · In service since 2019
- Cottages at Conway Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1905 Rich Smith Ln, Conway 72032 40 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2017
- Donaghey Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 S German Ln, Conway 72034 40 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2005
- Park at Whispering Pines Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 1st Ave, Conway 72032 40 homes, 32 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2003
- Greenbrier Gardens Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Mountain Dr, Greenbrier 72058 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2011
- Conway Apartments HUD-assisted 855 S Salem Rd, Conway 72034 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 328-2245
- Independent Living Services Apts. HUD-assisted 607 S German Ln, Conway 72034 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 327-0723
- Independent Living of Greenbrier HUD-assisted 96 Cedar St, Greenbrier 72058 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 327-5234
- Independent Living Group Homes HUD-assisted 1617 Independence Ave, Conway 72034 18 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 327-5234
- Florentz Estates HUD-assisted 1125 Addybrook St, Conway 72032 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 327-0660
- Sheltered Living Services, Inc. HUD-assisted 1627 Tyler St, Conway 72032 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 327-5234
- Conway Housing Associates HUD-assisted 704 4th Ave, Conway 72032 10 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 681-0304
- Hometowne II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Village Cmns, Conway 72032 40 homes · In service since 1999 · For families
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 Faulkner County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Faulkner 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 | $19,700 | $32,800 | $52,500 |
| 2 people | $22,500 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,200 | $67,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,850 | $74,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,850 | $98,950 |
Area median income: $93,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $868 – $1,060
- 1 bedroom $872 – $1,066
- 2 bedrooms $1,009 – $1,233
- 3 bedrooms $1,354 – $1,654
- 4 bedrooms $1,629 – $1,991
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Conway Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 391 vouchers · 153 public housing units (501) 327-0156 Housing Authority of the City of Conway: jotto@conwayha.org
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 Faulkner County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Southern Bancorp Community Partners
3999 W 12th St, Little Rock · 28 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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In Affordable Housing, Incorporated
3224 Shackleford Pass, Little Rock · 29 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 4 more
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Universal Housing Development Corporation
301 E 3rd St, Russellville · 46 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 10 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Faulkner County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Arkansas, the average home bill was $129 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,242
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,121
- Security deposit
- $1,121
- Total
- $2,242
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Faulkner County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $964; 1 bedroom: $969; 2 bedrooms: $1,121; 3 bedrooms: $1,504; 4 bedrooms: $1,810. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Faulkner County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,121) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.56 an hour full time, or $44,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Faulkner County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $46,850 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 Faulkner 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 $1,009 and $1,233 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Faulkner County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,040 in 72047 to $1,160 in 72039. 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 Faulkner County?
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Faulkner 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 Faulkner County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Faulkner County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Arkansas, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).