State FMR profile · HUD FY2026

Fair Market Rents in Mississippi

The average 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Mississippi is $782/mo — 18% below the US average.

$782
Avg 1BR FMR
82
Counties
3
Metro areas

The verdict

Mississippi's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent averages $924 — 21% below the US average, the 51st lowest of 51 states.

#51
most affordable of 51 states (2BR)
-21%
vs the US 2-bedroom average
$36,960
income to afford it (30% rule)
80%
gap, cheapest→priciest county

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for 82 counties and 3 metro areas in MS. Verify with HUD →

What these rents mean for Mississippi

Across Mississippi's 82 counties and 3 metro areas, HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rents average $751 for a studio, $782 for a 1-bedroom, $924 for a 2-bedroom, $1,177 for a 3-bedroom, and $1,295 for a 4-bedroom. FMR is set at the county or metro FMR area level — not statewide — so the numbers above are the arithmetic average of every FMR area inside MS, weighted equally. Local housing authorities use each county's or metro's FMR (not the state average) to calibrate Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards, typically ranging from 90% to 110% of FMR.

Benchmarked against the rest of the country, Mississippi's average 1-bedroom FMR of $782 is 18% below the US average of $959. Inside the state, rents are not uniform — the cheapest 1-bedroom FMR is in Attala County at $642, while the most expensive is in DeSoto County at $1,154, a spread of roughly 80% between the lowest- and highest-cost counties. That intra-state dispersion is why urban voucher recipients, families relocating for jobs, and landlords setting Section 8 rents all need to check the specific FMR area rather than rely on a statewide figure.

For affordability, the 30% rule implies a household income of $31,280 per year (about $2,607/month) to afford Mississippi's average 1-bedroom at $782. The ratio of FMR to local wages determines how many households are rent-burdened. Pair these rent figures with Mississippi's rent burden rankings and year-over-year rent growth pages to see which counties are tightening fastest and which remain comparatively affordable.

Where Mississippi sits among all 50 states + DC

Average 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. every US state

$924 Top 100% higher than 0% of 51 states

$900–$1,000: 11 states (22%). This entry sits in this band. $1,000–$1,100: 7 states (14%). Above this entry. $1,100–$1,200: 8 states (16%). Above this entry. $1,200–$1,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $1,300–$1,400: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,500: 8 states (16%). Above this entry. $1,500–$1,600: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,700: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,700–$1,800: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,800–$1,900: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,900–$2,000: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,100: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,100–$2,200: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $2,300–$2,400: 0 states (0%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,500: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. MS $900 $2,500 every US state, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.1K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Fair Market Rents · FY2026

State Average vs National Average

Studio
$751
-16% vs US avg
1 BR
$782
-18% vs US avg
2 BR
$924
-21% vs US avg
3 BR
$1,177
-23% vs US avg
4 BR
$1,295
-26% vs US avg

Most expensive counties in Mississippi by 1-bedroom FMR

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent — the highest-cost 10 of 82 MS counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Inside MS, 1-bedroom FMR runs from $642 in Attala County to $1,154 in DeSoto County.

Source HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data As of FY2026

Cheapest Counties

Lowest FMR rental costs →

Most Expensive Counties

Highest FMR rental costs →

Rent Burden

% of income spent on rent →

Rent Growth

YoY rent trends by county →

Metro areas in Mississippi

Each metro FMR area applies one rent schedule across all its counties, ranked here by 1-bedroom FMR.

# Metro area Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area $1,091$1,097$1,288$1,544$1,705
2 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS HUD Metro FMR Area $786$923$1,140$1,471$1,612
3 Hattiesburg, MS MSA $766$888$1,047$1,348$1,386

Counties in Mississippi, ranked by rent (82)

All 82 counties with a published FY2026 Fair Market Rent, highest 1-bedroom first.

# County Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 DeSoto County $1,060$1,154$1,274$1,683$1,959
2 Copiah County $1,091$1,097$1,288$1,544$1,705
3 Hinds County $1,091$1,097$1,288$1,544$1,705
4 Madison County $1,091$1,097$1,288$1,544$1,705
5 Rankin County $1,091$1,097$1,288$1,544$1,705
6 Tunica County $986$1,073$1,186$1,422$1,570
7 Lafayette County $1,047$1,053$1,243$1,539$1,646
8 Jackson County $929$951$1,067$1,448$1,762
9 Hancock County $786$923$1,140$1,471$1,612
10 Harrison County $786$923$1,140$1,471$1,612
11 Forrest County $766$888$1,047$1,348$1,386
12 Lamar County $766$888$1,047$1,348$1,386
13 Perry County $766$888$1,047$1,348$1,386
14 Oktibbeha County $834$873$957$1,262$1,267
15 Pearl River County $821$857$949$1,315$1,320
16 Lee County $847$852$994$1,257$1,316
17 Pontotoc County $643$850$932$1,142$1,484
18 Marshall County $840$846$1,110$1,331$1,835
19 Pike County $837$845$986$1,182$1,418
20 Tate County $825$830$1,089$1,337$1,493
21 Lauderdale County $781$812$906$1,204$1,265
22 Leake County $803$808$955$1,145$1,264
23 Warren County $800$805$953$1,181$1,336
24 Scott County $790$795$952$1,141$1,260
25 Union County $760$795$872$1,082$1,155
26 Clarke County $750$783$867$1,044$1,150
27 Walthall County $776$781$923$1,107$1,222
28 George County $775$779$921$1,104$1,451
29 Adams County $727$768$842$1,111$1,115
30 Alcorn County $727$768$842$1,158$1,162
31 Benton County $727$768$842$1,157$1,284
32 Greene County $727$768$842$1,012$1,118
33 Holmes County $733$768$842$1,111$1,115
34 Humphreys County $727$768$842$1,111$1,115
35 Monroe County $727$768$842$1,012$1,115
36 Montgomery County $727$768$842$1,061$1,118
37 Neshoba County $727$768$842$1,147$1,354
38 Smith County $727$768$842$1,012$1,118
39 Tallahatchie County $727$768$842$1,096$1,412
40 Tippah County $733$768$842$1,092$1,118
41 Washington County $648$768$842$1,177$1,412
42 Winston County $727$768$842$1,111$1,115
43 Simpson County $592$762$858$1,193$1,439
44 Franklin County $727$759$842$1,115$1,118
45 Tishomingo County $727$759$842$1,115$1,118
46 Itawamba County $749$753$891$1,068$1,180
47 Yazoo County $745$750$984$1,209$1,303
48 Coahoma County $730$748$842$1,177$1,380
49 Lowndes County $738$743$872$1,195$1,263
50 Panola County $605$743$878$1,121$1,455
51 Stone County $734$739$969$1,162$1,432
52 Amite County $708$713$855$1,047$1,139
53 Carroll County $708$713$842$1,049$1,118
54 Claiborne County $708$713$842$1,111$1,118
55 Clay County $708$713$842$1,159$1,412
56 Covington County $708$713$842$1,111$1,115
57 Issaquena County $708$713$842$1,049$1,118
58 Jasper County $708$713$842$1,115$1,118
59 Jefferson County $708$713$842$1,111$1,118
60 Kemper County $708$713$842$1,115$1,118
61 Noxubee County $708$713$842$1,049$1,118
62 Quitman County $708$713$842$1,171$1,412
63 Sharkey County $708$713$842$1,115$1,118
64 Wayne County $708$713$842$1,098$1,118
65 Webster County $708$713$842$1,012$1,115
66 Wilkinson County $708$713$842$1,049$1,118
67 Jones County $694$699$917$1,099$1,247
68 Jefferson Davis County $693$698$842$1,020$1,118
69 Grenada County $690$694$911$1,092$1,206
70 Yalobusha County $667$672$842$1,115$1,242
71 Lawrence County $653$657$863$1,068$1,148
72 Marion County $651$655$860$1,031$1,366
73 Lincoln County $645$649$852$1,126$1,129
74 Attala County $638$642$842$1,115$1,118
75 Bolivar County $638$642$842$1,096$1,115
76 Calhoun County $637$642$842$1,167$1,217
77 Chickasaw County $638$642$842$1,121$1,411
78 Choctaw County $638$642$842$1,115$1,118
79 Leflore County $638$642$842$1,055$1,115
80 Newton County $638$642$842$1,012$1,115
81 Prentiss County $638$642$842$1,012$1,118
82 Sunflower County $581$642$842$1,136$1,260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mississippi? ▼
The average FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi is $782 per month. A 2-bedroom averages $924.
How does Mississippi rent compare to the national average? ▼
Mississippi rents are 18% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here averages $782 vs $959 nationally.
Where is the cheapest rent in Mississippi? ▼
The most affordable county is Attala County with a 1-bedroom FMR of $642. The most expensive is DeSoto County at $1,154.
What income do I need to afford rent in Mississippi? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need at least $31,280/year ($2,607/month) to afford the average 1-bedroom FMR in Mississippi.

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Data sourced from HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data. See our methodology for details. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rent data (huduser.gov).