Itawamba County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 23,888.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$749/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$753/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$891/mo
↓ 4.5% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,068/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,180/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $749 | $749 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 | $753 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $891 | $-42 (-4.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,068 | $-56 (-5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,180 | $-62 (-5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,120
$2,510/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,640
$2,970/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Lowndes County
1 BR: $743/mo
Jefferson Davis County
1 BR: $698/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $768/mo
Tunica County
1 BR: $1,073/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $795/mo
Panola County
1 BR: $743/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.