Lafayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 56,172.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,047/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
+17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,053/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,243/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,539/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,646/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,093 | $1,047 | $-46 (-4.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,099 | $1,053 | $-46 (-4.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,293 | $1,243 | $-50 (-3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,628 | $1,539 | $-89 (-5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,714 | $1,646 | $-68 (-4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,120
$3,510/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,720
$4,143/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Winston County
1 BR: $768/mo
Panola County
1 BR: $743/mo
DeSoto County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $845/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $768/mo
Hancock 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.