Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Leake County vs Mississippi
How do Leake County and Mississippi rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $808
- Leake County (1BR)
- $782
- Mississippi (1BR)
- +3%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Leake County is 3% more expensive than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($808 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 | Leake County | Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $751 | +$52 (+7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $808 | $782 | +$26 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $955 | $924 | +$31 (+3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,177 | −$32 (-3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,264 | $1,295 | −$31 (-2%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Leake County is 16% 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).