Clarke County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 15,553.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$750/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$783/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$867/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,044/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-32% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,150/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $833 | $750 | $-83 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | $783 | $-87 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $963 | $867 | $-96 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 | $-116 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,277 | $1,150 | $-127 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,320
$2,610/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,680
$2,890/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Kemper County
1 BR: $713/mo
Noxubee County
1 BR: $713/mo
Winston County
1 BR: $768/mo
Alcorn County
1 BR: $768/mo
Tishomingo County
1 BR: $759/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $923/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.