Amite County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 12,683.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$855/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,047/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-31% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,139/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $708 | $-11 (-1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $724 | $713 | $-11 (-1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $950 | $855 | $-95 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,163 | $1,047 | $-116 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,139 | $-126 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,200
$2,850/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Greene County
1 BR: $768/mo
Issaquena County
1 BR: $713/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $657/mo
Tallahatchie County
1 BR: $768/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $713/mo
Humphreys County
1 BR: $768/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.