Lauderdale County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 72,741.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$781/mo
↓ 9.1% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$812/mo
↓ 7.3% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$906/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,204/mo
↓ 9.6% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,265/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $859 | $781 | $-78 (-9.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $876 | $812 | $-64 (-7.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $995 | $906 | $-89 (-8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,332 | $1,204 | $-128 (-9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,405 | $1,265 | $-140 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,480
$2,707/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,240
$3,020/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Itawamba County
1 BR: $753/mo
Winston County
1 BR: $768/mo
Tallahatchie County
1 BR: $768/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $768/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $759/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $713/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.