Sharkey County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 3,910.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↓ 8.1% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↓ 8.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$842/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,115/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,118/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $708 | $-62 (-8.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 | $713 | $-62 (-8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $842 | $-91 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,238 | $1,115 | $-123 (-9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,118 | $-124 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Hinds County
1 BR: $1,097/mo
Claiborne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $759/mo
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $812/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $649/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.