Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 143,721.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$929/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$951/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,067/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,448/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,762/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
+0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $922 | $929 | +$7 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $972 | $951 | $-21 (-2.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,094 | $1,067 | $-27 (-2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,466 | $1,448 | $-18 (-1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | $1,762 | $-61 (-3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,040
$3,170/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,680
$3,557/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Prentiss County
1 BR: $642/mo
Quitman County
1 BR: $713/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $783/mo
DeSoto County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Sharkey County
1 BR: $713/mo
Holmes 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.