Hattiesburg, MS MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Hattiesburg, MS MSA metro area. Population: 153,853.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$766/mo
↑ 16.8% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$888/mo
↑ 13.4% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,047/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,348/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,386/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $656 | $766 | +$110 (+16.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 | $888 | +$105 (+13.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,047 | +$114 (+12.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,348 | +$116 (+9.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,386 | +$149 (+12.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,880
$3,490/month gross
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.