Oktibbeha County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 51,388.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$834/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$873/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$957/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,262/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,267/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $813 | $834 | +$21 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $958 | $873 | $-85 (-8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,061 | $957 | $-104 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,401 | $1,262 | $-139 (-9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,407 | $1,267 | $-140 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,920
$2,910/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,280
$3,190/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Monroe County
1 BR: $768/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $713/mo
Tallahatchie County
1 BR: $768/mo
Quitman County
1 BR: $713/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Leflore County
1 BR: $642/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.