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Rent Prices in Desha County, AR

Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Median rent
$718/mo
Arkansas $947/mo
2-bedroom median rent
$644/mo
Arkansas $907/mo
Renters paying 30%+ of income
46.3%
Arkansas 44.8%
Renter households
1,991
Arkansas 405,123

Median rent by number of bedrooms

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities

BedroomsMedian rent
Studio (no bedroom)$240/mo
1 bedroom$332/mo
2 bedrooms$644/mo
3 bedrooms$862/mo
4 bedrooms$1,563/mo
5 or more bedroomsNot reported

Rent as a share of income

Renter households where the share could be computed

  • Pay 30% or more of income73046.3%
  • Pay 50% or more of income37523.8%

The median renter household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.

HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027

Desha County, AR

All counties

2 bedrooms: $909/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.

How it compares

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AreaMedian rent1 bedroom2 bedrooms3 bedroomsRenters paying 30%+ of income
Desha County, AR$718/mo$332/mo$644/mo$862/mo46.3%
Arkansas$947/mo$757/mo$907/mo$1,134/mo44.8%
United States$1,413/mo$1,235/mo$1,407/mo$1,584/mo51.1%

Cities and towns in Desha County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityMedian rent1 bedroom2 bedrooms3 bedroomsRenters paying 30%+ of income
Dumas$718/mo$322/mo$640/mo$989/mo44.2%
McGehee$784/mo$681/mo$690/mo$832/mo58.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the median rent in Desha County, AR?
The median gross rent in Desha County, AR is $718 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $644/mo.
How does Desha County compare with Arkansas?
The median rent in Desha County is $718/mo, compared with $947/mo for Arkansas as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates