George County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 24,547.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$775/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$779/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$921/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,104/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,451/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $793 | $775 | $-18 (-2.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $797 | $779 | $-18 (-2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $960 | $921 | $-39 (-4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,157 | $1,104 | $-53 (-4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,612 | $1,451 | $-161 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,160
$2,597/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,840
$3,070/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Lincoln County
1 BR: $649/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $923/mo
Claiborne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Tishomingo County
1 BR: $759/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $713/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $642/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.