Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski 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 $1,080 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
- $1,080
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% 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
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% more than in Arkansas
Only here
Renting in Pulaski County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $1,080, Pulaski County ranks 2nd among the 75 counties in Arkansas for the highest typical rent.
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Pulaski County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,080, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Saline County ($1,033).
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At 57%, Pulaski County ranks 5th among the 75 counties in Arkansas for the lowest homeownership rate.
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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County was $1,185 a month in September 2026: 1.8% 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 26 ZIP codes in Pulaski County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,040 in 72053 to $1,430 in 72201. 13 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)
| 72053 | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
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| 72076 | $950 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,480 | $1,780 |
| 72099 | $950 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,480 | $1,780 |
| 72113 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,220 | $1,640 | $1,970 |
| 72114 | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,400 | $1,680 |
| 72116 | $990 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 72117 | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,890 |
| 72118 | $950 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,480 | $1,780 |
| 72119 | $990 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 72120 | $970 | $980 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,820 |
| 72135 | $1,170 | $1,180 | $1,360 | $1,820 | $2,200 |
| 72180 | $950 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,770 |
| 72183 | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72199 | $960 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 72201 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,430 | $1,920 | $2,310 |
| 72202 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,180 | $1,580 | $1,910 |
| 72204 | $970 | $980 | $1,130 | $1,520 | $1,820 |
| 72205 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,920 |
| 72206 | $890 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,640 |
| 72207 | $910 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,420 | $1,710 |
| 72209 | $900 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 72210 | $900 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 72211 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 72212 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,560 | $1,870 |
| 72223 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $1,380 | $1,850 | $2,230 |
| 72227 | $950 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,480 | $1,780 |
- 72053 $1,040$1,390
- 72076 $1,100$1,480
- 72099 $1,100$1,480
- 72113 $1,220$1,640
- 72114 $1,040$1,400
- 72116 $1,150$1,540
- 72117 $1,170$1,570
- 72118 $1,100$1,480
- 72119 $1,150$1,540
- 72120 $1,130$1,520
- 72135 $1,360$1,820
- 72180 $1,100$1,470
- 72183 $1,040$1,390
- 72199 $1,110$1,500
- 72201 $1,430$1,920
- 72202 $1,180$1,580
- 72204 $1,130$1,520
- 72205 $1,190$1,600
- 72206 $1,040$1,390
- 72207 $1,060$1,420
- 72209 $1,050$1,410
- 72210 $1,050$1,410
- 72211 $1,230$1,650
- 72212 $1,160$1,560
- 72223 $1,380$1,850
- 72227 $1,100$1,480
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 Pulaski County, 48% 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.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
74,143 households rent in Pulaski County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pulaski 48%
- Arkansas 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pulaski County
HUD lists 109 properties with homes for low-income households in Pulaski 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)
- 69
- HUD-assisted
- 44
- public housing
- 5
9,140 homes in all; 8,325 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Maple Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Willow St, North Little Rock 72114 286 low-income homes · Studio: 136 · 1 bd: 135 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2019
- Hickory View Rad Tax credit (LIHTC) 2301 / 2501 Division ST, North Little Rock 72114 245 low-income homes · 1 bd: 224 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2019
- NLR Rad Family Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 W 18th St, North Little Rock 72114 243 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 81 · 4 bd: 55
- Summertree & Valley View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5000 Summertree Dr, North Little Rock 72116 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2003
- Summertree and Valley View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5000 Summertree Dr, North Little Rock 72116 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Spanish Jon's Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 W 65th St, Little Rock 72209 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2008
- ST John's Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 W 65th St, Little Rock 72209 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Park Crest Apts - Sherwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Manson Rd, Sherwood 72120 216 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 1999
- Audubon Pointe HUD-assisted 100 Audubon Dr, Maumelle 72113 203 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 851-1821
- Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center HUD-assisted 2701 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock 72205 200 homes, 199 low-income · For older adults · (501) 224-7200
- Shorter College Gardens HUD-assisted 800 N Beech St, North Little Rock 72114 196 low-income homes · For families · (501) 375-6437
- Cumberland Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 311 E 8th St, Little Rock 72202 178 low-income homes · Studio: 110 · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2019
- Jesse Powell Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Wolfe St, Little Rock 72202 169 low-income homes · Studio: 100 · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 6
- Westwood Apts Phases I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Nandina Cir, Little Rock 72210 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 113 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Stone Ridge Cedar Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 5201 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock 72209 155 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 83 · 2 bd: 68 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Our Way Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 10434 W 36th St, Little Rock 72204 144 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 139 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (501) 225-5030
- Madison Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 4704 W 13th St, Little Rock 72204 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999
- Albert Pike Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 701 Scott St, Little Rock 72201 130 low-income homes · Studio: 76 · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2014 · For families · (501) 372-5211
- Arrington Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6301 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock 72118 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, families
- Bluffs on Mccain Fka Ridgecrest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock 72116 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 20
- Bluffs on Mccain I Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock 72116 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2011
- Old Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7700 N Chicot Rd, Little Rock 72209 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2004 · For families · (501) 565-7110
- Buffington Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 224 E 7th St, Little Rock 72202 109 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 94 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2011 · For older adults · (501) 372-6434
- Midtown Park Fka Plaza Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 6115 W Markham St, Little Rock 72205 132 homes, 107 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 94 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2005
- Plaza Towers Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6115 W Markham St, Little Rock 72205 132 homes, 107 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2005
- Asbury Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 8500 Keller Dr, Little Rock 72204 106 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013
- Asbury Park Apartments HUD-assisted 8500 Michael Ct, Little Rock 72204 106 low-income homes · For families · (501) 225-1931
- Protho Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 1909 Highway 161, North Little Rock 72117 104 low-income homes · For families · (501) 945-9439
- Woodbend Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 501 Valencia Dr, Maumelle 72113 104 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2010 · For families · (501) 851-3344
- Auxora Arms Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 9101 Auxor Rd, Little Rock 72209 100 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2009 · For families · (501) 562-8593
- Eastview Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1200 Geyer St, Little Rock 72202 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 65 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2006 · For families · (501) 372-6606
- Fair Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 9600 W 36th St, Little Rock 72204 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For families · (501) 227-5466
- Jacksonville Towers HUD-assisted 200 S Hospital Dr, Jacksonville 72076 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 982-9557
- Max Howell Place Public housing 3A Weatherington Ct, Jacksonville 72076 100 low-income homes · Run by Jacksonville Housing Authority · Average payment: $340 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (501) 982-2267
- Terrace Green Apartments HUD-assisted 8223 Scott Hamilton Dr, Little Rock 72209 100 homes, 99 low-income · For families · (501) 565-1309
- Willow Bend I & II HUD-assisted 300 Marshall Rd, Jacksonville 72076 100 homes, 99 low-income · For families · (501) 982-1213
- Arrington Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6301 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock 72118 120 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 103 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003
- Theressa James Manor HUD-assisted 400 W 4th St, North Little Rock 72114 89 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 372-6603
- Madison Heights Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Madison St, Little Rock 72204 101 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2002
- Chapel Ridge of Little Rock II Tax credit (LIHTC) 9400 Stagecoach Rd, Little Rock 72210 122 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2004
- Arkansas River Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6900 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock 72207 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Arkansas River Apts Fka Valley Heights Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6900 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock 72207 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2008
- Jefferson Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 2600 John Ashley Dr, North Little Rock 72114 140 homes, 68 low-income · For families · (501) 353-1270
- Conivie Gardens HUD-assisted 2500 S Gaines St, Little Rock 72206 66 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 372-6662
- Oak Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6201 Mabelvale Cut Off, Little Rock 72209 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 5 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For families · (501) 562-4862
- Bluffs on Mccain II Fka North Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 432 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock 72116 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2011
- Sarah Daisy Garden Courts HUD-assisted 2600 W Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock 72114 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 758-5961
- Madison Heights Phase I Public housing 4706 W 13th St, Little Rock 72204 140 homes, 59 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock · Average payment: $395 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (501) 340-4821
- Christopher Homes of N Little Rock HUD-assisted 656 Donovan Briley Blvd, North Little Rock 72118 56 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults · (501) 758-8582
- Homes at Granite Mountain Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Harris Cir, Little Rock 72206 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2001
- Cottages of Good Shepherd I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2901 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock 72205 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2012
- Cottages of Good Shepherd II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2901 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock 72205 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2012
- Ridge at North Little Rock Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 W Scenic Dr, North Little Rock 72118 64 homes, 51 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2005
- Elm Street Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 S Elm St, Little Rock 72204 51 low-income homes · Studio: 49 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1998
- Orchards at Mabelvale Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 Rich Smith Ln, Mabelvale 72103 51 homes, 49 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2011
- Villas at Country Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 10701 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 51 homes, 49 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2012
- Madison Heights Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 Madison St, Little Rock 72204 60 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005
- Peaks at Country Club III F Tax credit (LIHTC) 10720 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Ridge at North Little Rock III Tax credit (LIHTC) 940 W Scenic Dr, North Little Rock 72118 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2019
- Peaks at Country Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 10710 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 48 homes, 47 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Peaks at Country Club II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10710 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 48 homes, 47 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Peaks I at Country Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 10710 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Ridge at North Little Rock II Tax credit (LIHTC) 940 W Scenic Dr, North Little Rock 72118 48 homes, 47 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012
- Valley Estates of Mabelvale II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Richsmith Cv, Mabelvale 72103 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Courtyard Cottages of Jacksonville I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 S Jp Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville 72076 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2011
- Courtyard Cottages of Jacksonville II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 S Jp Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville 72076 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2011
- Worleys Place HUD-assisted 203 S Hospital Dr, Jacksonville 72076 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (501) 241-2071
- Cumberland Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2721 Scott St, Little Rock 72206 60 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010
- Metropolitan Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2801 Scott St, Little Rock 72206 60 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2009
- Meadows - Jacksonville Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 Meadows Dr, Jacksonville 72076 55 homes, 41 low-income · 3 bd: 34 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2012
- Stonewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3600 Springer Blvd, Little Rock 72206 52 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2005
- Villas at Country Club II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10601 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 51 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2012
- Villas of North Little Rock Tax credit (LIHTC) 2601 Pershing Cir, North Little Rock 72114 51 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2011
- Homes at Granite Mountain Public housing 8 Harris Cir, Little Rock 72206 53 homes, 40 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock · Average payment: $458 a month · Average wait: 33 months · (501) 340-4821
- Orchards at Mabelvale II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10200 Richsmith Ln, Mabelvale 72103 50 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2012
- Madison Heights II Public housing 4812 W 14th St, Little Rock 72204 101 homes, 38 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock · Average payment: $404 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (501) 340-4821
- Peaks at Country Club III Fka Peaks NLR II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10700 Richsmith Ln, North Little Rock 72113 48 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012
- Argenta Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 617 N Maple St, North Little Rock 72114 56 homes, 37 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2002
- Arrington Apartments II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6301 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock 72118 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2008
- Valley Springs Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 9815 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock 72209 44 homes, 35 low-income · 3 bd: 44
- Westside Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Marshall St, Little Rock 72202 43 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2003
- Keown Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4025 Apple Ave, Little Rock 72206 34 low-income homes · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2011
- Granite Mountain Senior Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Hayes Dr, Little Rock 72206 40 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2012
- Villas of North Little Rock II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 W Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock 72114 38 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2012
- Eastside Lofts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Cumberland St, Little Rock 72202 34 homes, 30 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2007
- Granite Mountain Senior Public housing 103 Legacy Cir, Little Rock 72206 40 homes, 24 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock · Average payment: $415 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (501) 340-4821
- Wrightsville Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 13024 Highway 365 S, Little Rock 72206 25 homes, 24 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 1999
- Kathleen Peek HUD-assisted 1003 E 8th St, Little Rock 72202 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 313-4978
- Cloverdale Estates HUD-assisted 7009 Baseline Rd, Little Rock 72209 21 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 570-0814
- Christopher Homes of Little Rock HUD-assisted 9214 Lanehart Rd, Little Rock 72204 21 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (501) 664-1881
- Michael T. Obrien Apartments HUD-assisted 1501 N Jp Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville 72076 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 985-0494
- Zumwalt Courts HUD-assisted 1618 South Rd, Jacksonville 72076 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 982-6700
- Mulberry Place HUD-assisted 415 Mulberry St, Jacksonville 72076 19 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 982-4388
- Armistead Apartments HUD-assisted 6 Armistead Village Cir, Little Rock 72223 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 868-8457
- Brook Valley Apartments HUD-assisted 1100 Brookside Dr, Little Rock 72227 80 homes, 16 low-income · For families · (501) 227-5894
- Gateway Apartments HUD-assisted 415 Cloverdale Rd, Jacksonville 72076 17 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 982-6591
- Cerebral Palsy Group Living HUD-assisted 8800 Labette Dr, Little Rock 72204 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 228-0425
- Wilson Court HUD-assisted 1421 Charlotte Dr, Little Rock 72204 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 975-6763
- Harold Court HUD-assisted 1407 Charlotte Dr, Little Rock 72204 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 603-9510
- Wilson Court II HUD-assisted 1414 Charlotte Dr, Little Rock 72204 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 227-3650
- Summit at Valley Heights HUD-assisted 5000 Summertree Dr, North Little Rock 72116 120 homes, 12 low-income · For families · (501) 758-5772
- Pathfinder Homes HUD-assisted 415 S Hospital Dr, Jacksonville 72076 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 982-2007
- Pulaski County VOA Living Center HUD-assisted 2221 John Ashley Dr, North Little Rock 72114 12 homes, 11 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 753-3239
- Whit Davis Memorial Center HUD-assisted 1110 South Rd, Jacksonville 72076 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 982-0044
- Pathfinder Plaza HUD-assisted 713 Poplar St, Jacksonville 72076 9 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (501) 985-1710
- Osmundsen Court HUD-assisted 12900 Vimy Ridge Rd, Alexander 72002 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 614-7200
- Cheshire Gardens HUD-assisted 2001 Wilson Rd, Little Rock 72205 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (501) 554-5715
- Placid Hills Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Donovan Briley Blvd, North Little Rock 72118 56 homes · For older adults
- Christopher Homes of Beebe HUD-assisted 1900 General Samuels Rd, Jacksonville 72076
9 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Little Rock Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,177 vouchers · 333 public housing units (501) 340-4821 Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock: njarmon@mhapha.org
- North Little Rock Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,417 vouchers (501) 758-8911 North Little Rock Housing Authority: belinda.snow@nlrha.org
- Jacksonville Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 791 vouchers · 100 public housing units (501) 982-2267 Jacksonville Housing Authority: director@jvillehousing.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 Pulaski County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Pulaski County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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In Affordable Housing, Incorporated
3224 Shackleford Pass, Little Rock · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 4 more
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Southern Bancorp Community Partners
3999 W 12th St, Little Rock
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pulaski 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
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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.
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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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,040 in 72053 to $1,430 in 72201. 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 Pulaski County?
HUD lists 109 properties with homes for low-income households in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pulaski County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Arkansas, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).