Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 7,207.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$842/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,111/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,118/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $708 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $713 | +$2 (+0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $842 | $-91 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,136 | $1,111 | $-25 (-2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,118 | $-124 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Lafayette County
1 BR: $1,053/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Simpson County
1 BR: $762/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $846/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $768/mo
Hinds County
1 BR: $1,097/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.