Stone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 18,360.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$734/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$739/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$969/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,162/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $711 | $734 | +$23 (+3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $730 | $739 | +$9 (+1.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $958 | $969 | +$11 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,162 | +$8 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,432 | +$34 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,560
$2,463/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,760
$3,230/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
DeSoto County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Leflore County
1 BR: $642/mo
Alcorn County
1 BR: $768/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $713/mo
Tishomingo County
1 BR: $759/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $649/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.