Bolivar County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 30,688.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$638/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$642/mo
↓ 9.7% YoY
-33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$842/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,096/mo
↓ 6.8% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,115/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-37% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $638 | $-69 (-9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $642 | $-69 (-9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $842 | $-91 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,096 | $-80 (-6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,115 | $-122 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,680
$2,140/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Itawamba County
1 BR: $753/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $852/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $768/mo
Holmes County
1 BR: $768/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $846/mo
Forrest County
1 BR: $888/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.