Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Lincoln County vs Mississippi
How do Lincoln County and Mississippi rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $649
- Lincoln County (1BR)
- $782
- Mississippi (1BR)
- −17%
- 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 Lincoln County is 17% cheaper than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($649 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 | Lincoln County | Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $645 | $751 | −$106 (-14%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $649 | $782 | −$133 (-17%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $852 | $924 | −$72 (-8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,126 | $1,177 | −$51 (-4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,295 | −$166 (-13%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Lincoln County is 32% 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).