Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 11,933.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$653/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$657/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$863/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,068/mo
↓ 7.5% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,148/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $725 | $653 | $-72 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $730 | $657 | $-73 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $958 | $863 | $-95 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,068 | $-86 (-7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,148 | $-127 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,280
$2,190/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,520
$2,877/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Clarke County
1 BR: $783/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $642/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $655/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $846/mo
Sharkey County
1 BR: $713/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.