Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Itawamba County vs Mississippi

How do Itawamba County and Mississippi rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$753
Itawamba County (1BR)
$782
Mississippi (1BR)
−4%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Itawamba County
$753/mo 1BR
Population: 23,888
State
Mississippi
$782/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Itawamba County is 4% cheaper than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($753 vs $782). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Itawamba County Mississippi Difference
Studio $749 $751 −$2 (-0%)
1 Bedroom $753 $782 −$29 (-4%)
2 Bedroom $891 $924 −$33 (-4%)
3 Bedroom $1,068 $1,177 −$109 (-9%)
4 Bedroom $1,180 $1,295 −$115 (-9%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Itawamba County is 21% below the US average. Mississippi is 18% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).