Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Perry County vs Mississippi
How do Perry County and Mississippi rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $888
- Perry County (1BR)
- $782
- Mississippi (1BR)
- +14%
- 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 Perry County is 14% more expensive than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($888 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 | Perry County | Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $766 | $751 | +$15 (+2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 | $782 | +$106 (+14%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,047 | $924 | +$123 (+13%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,348 | $1,177 | +$171 (+15%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,386 | $1,295 | +$91 (+7%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Perry County is 7% 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).