Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 34,855.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$645/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$649/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$852/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,126/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,129/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 | $645 | $-71 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $649 | $-72 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $946 | $852 | $-94 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,251 | $1,126 | $-125 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,129 | $-125 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,960
$2,163/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,080
$2,840/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Benton County
1 BR: $768/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $713/mo
George County
1 BR: $779/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $768/mo
Amite County
1 BR: $713/mo
Yazoo County
1 BR: $750/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.