Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Washington County vs Mississippi

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

$768
Washington County (1BR)
$782
Mississippi (1BR)
−2%
1BR difference

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

County
Washington County
$768/mo 1BR
Population: 44,604
State
Mississippi
$782/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Washington County is 2% cheaper than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($768 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 Washington County Mississippi Difference
Studio $648 $751 −$103 (-14%)
1 Bedroom $768 $782 −$14 (-2%)
2 Bedroom $842 $924 −$82 (-9%)
3 Bedroom $1,177 $1,177 Same
4 Bedroom $1,412 $1,295 +$117 (+9%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Washington County is 20% 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).