DeSoto County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 186,214.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,060/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
+19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,154/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
+20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,274/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,683/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,959/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | $1,060 | $-45 (-4.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,207 | $1,154 | $-53 (-4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,355 | $1,274 | $-81 (-6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,781 | $1,683 | $-98 (-5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,086 | $1,959 | $-127 (-6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,160
$3,847/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,960
$4,247/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Sharkey County
1 BR: $713/mo
Tallahatchie County
1 BR: $768/mo
Smith County
1 BR: $768/mo
Prentiss County
1 BR: $642/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $805/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $768/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.