Copiah County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 28,210.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,091/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,097/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,288/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
+10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,544/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,705/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,045 | $1,091 | +$46 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,051 | $1,097 | +$46 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,288 | +$56 (+4.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,484 | $1,544 | +$60 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,633 | $1,705 | +$72 (+4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,880
$3,657/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,520
$4,293/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Greene County
1 BR: $768/mo
Leflore County
1 BR: $642/mo
Noxubee County
1 BR: $713/mo
Union County
1 BR: $795/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $655/mo
Washington 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.