Lowndes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 58,547.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$743/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$872/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,195/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,263/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $738 | $-82 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 | $743 | $-82 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $968 | $872 | $-96 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,327 | $1,195 | $-132 (-9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,403 | $1,263 | $-140 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,720
$2,477/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,880
$2,907/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Humphreys County
1 BR: $768/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $768/mo
Yalobusha County
1 BR: $672/mo
Pontotoc County
1 BR: $850/mo
Attala County
1 BR: $642/mo
Simpson County
1 BR: $762/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.