Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Randolph County, Arkansas
Randolph County has a HUD fair market rent of $909 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $674 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.48 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $909
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Arkansas
- Typical rent
- $674
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% less than in Arkansas
- Wage needed
- $17.48
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $36,360 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 Randolph County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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16% of households in Randolph 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 Randolph 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $12.42 | $25,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $695 | $13.37 | $27,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $909 | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,259 | $24.21 | $50,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,274 | $24.50 | $50,960 |
HUD area: Randolph County, AR. 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 13 ZIP codes in Randolph County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $910 in 72413 to $980 in 72455. 13 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($909).
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)
| 72413 | Clay County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72413 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
| 72434 | Lawrence County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,410 |
| 72434 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,410 |
| 72444 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
| 72449 | Randolph County, AR | $670 | $720 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 72455 | Randolph County, AR | $700 | $750 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 72459 | Lawrence County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,470 |
| 72459 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,470 |
| 72459 | Sharp County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,470 |
| 72460 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
| 72462 | Randolph County, AR | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
| 72478 | Randolph County, AR | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,350 |
- 72413 · Clay County, AR $910$1,260
- 72413 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,260
- 72434 · Lawrence County, AR $910$1,210
- 72434 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,210
- 72444 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,260
- 72449 · Randolph County, AR $940$1,210
- 72455 · Randolph County, AR $980$1,360
- 72459 · Lawrence County, AR $910$1,210
- 72459 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,210
- 72459 · Sharp County, AR $910$1,210
- 72460 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,260
- 72462 · Randolph County, AR $910$1,260
- 72478 · Randolph County, AR $960$1,330
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 Randolph 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.
1,940 households rent in Randolph County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Randolph 46%
- Arkansas 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Randolph County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Randolph County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 4
- HUD-assisted
- 4
340 homes in all; 340 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Manor Place (RAD) RAD PH Conv HUD-assisted 1320 Dalton St, Pocahontas 72455 145 low-income homes · For families · (870) 892-9278
- Oak Creek Apartments HUD-assisted 2526 Oak Creek St, Pocahontas 72455 60 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (870) 340-2954
- Patrick Manor HUD-assisted 14 Sullivan Cir, Pocahontas 72455 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (870) 892-9278
- Brad Black River Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1902 Tramcar Dr, Pocahontas 72455 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2017
- Southpoint Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1705 Deshae Cv, Pocahontas 72455 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2012
- Reyno Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 Reyno MNR, Reyno 72462 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1997
- Imboden Villa Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 190 Plateau Ln, Pocahontas 72455 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 1990
- Brad of Pocahontas HUD-assisted 1916 W Pyburn St, Pocahontas 72455 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (870) 892-4547
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 Randolph County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Randolph 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 | $15,960 | $24,900 | $39,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,450 | $45,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,000 | $51,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,550 | $56,900 |
| 5 people | $38,400 | $38,400 | $61,500 |
| 6 people | $41,250 | $41,250 | $66,050 |
| 7 people | $44,100 | $44,100 | $70,600 |
| 8 people | $46,950 | $46,950 | $75,150 |
Area median income: $69,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Randolph County, AR. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $581 – $711
- 1 bedroom $626 – $765
- 2 bedrooms $818 – $1,000
- 3 bedrooms $1,133 – $1,385
- 4 bedrooms $1,147 – $1,401
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
- Pocahontas Public Housing Agency (BRAD) Section 8 vouchers · 124 vouchers (870) 892-4547 Pocahontas Public Housing Agency (BRAD): erin.carroll@bradcorp.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Pocahontas Public housing (870) 892-9278 Housing Authority of the City of Pocahontas: bwkj1976@gmail.com
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 Randolph 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 · 54 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Randolph 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
$1,818
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $909
- Security deposit
- $909
- Total
- $1,818
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 Randolph County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $646; 1 bedroom: $695; 2 bedrooms: $909; 3 bedrooms: $1,259; 4 bedrooms: $1,274. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Randolph County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($909) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.48 an hour full time, or $36,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Randolph County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $35,550 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 Randolph 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 $818 and $1,000 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Randolph County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $910 in 72413 to $980 in 72455. 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 Randolph County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Randolph County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Randolph County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Randolph County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Arkansas, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).