Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 27,880.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$760/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$795/mo
↓ 5.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$872/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,082/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,155/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $811 | $760 | $-51 (-6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843 | $795 | $-48 (-5.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $872 | $-61 (-6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,202 | $1,082 | $-120 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,155 | $-82 (-6.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,800
$2,650/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,880
$2,907/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Prentiss County
1 BR: $642/mo
Lamar County
1 BR: $888/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $768/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $657/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Issaquena 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.