Pearl River County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 56,351.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$821/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$857/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$949/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,315/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,320/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $912 | $821 | $-91 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $952 | $857 | $-95 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $949 | $-105 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,315 | $-146 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,466 | $1,320 | $-146 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,280
$2,857/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,960
$3,163/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Jefferson County
1 BR: $713/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $845/mo
Lafayette County
1 BR: $1,053/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $699/mo
Kemper 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.