Average Rent in Montrose, AR (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose, AR is $700/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed 0.0% year over year. Rents range from $700 to $700.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$700/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
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Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose, AR is $700/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 0.0% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose is 41% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Montrose, AR ranges from $700 to $700 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Montrose, AR is approximately 0.0% for 2026. An increase above 0.0% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Montrose, AR?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose, AR is $700/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Montrose are relatively uniform, clustering around $700/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $28,000/year.
Is rent going up in Montrose?
Rents in Montrose have increased 0.0% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. Declining rents may give renters leverage when negotiating renewals.
What is a fair rent increase in Montrose?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 0.0% is in line with the Montrose market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Montrose?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Montrose typically rents for $680 – $782.
Rents above $899 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Montrose typically rents for $700 – $756.
Rents above $869 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Montrose typically rents for $920 – $1,058.
Rents above $1,217 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Montrose typically rents for $1,140 – $1,311.
Rents above $1,508 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Montrose typically rents for $1,440 – $1,555.
Rents above $1,788 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Montrose
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$680
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$700
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$920
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,140
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,440
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Montrose
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Drew County, AR metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Montrose share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($700 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Montrose Compare?
Questions about rent in Montrose
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose, AR?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Montrose, AR is $700/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 41% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $700 to $700 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Montrose?
A rent increase up to about 0.0% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Montrose. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $700/month.
Are rents going up or down in Montrose?
Rents in Montrose have decreased 0.0% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Drew County, AR area.
How much do rents vary across Montrose?
1-bedroom rents across Montrose range from $700 to $700 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Montrose?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Montrose. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Montrose?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Montrose at $700/month, a household would need approximately $28,000/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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