Leake County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 21,335.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$803/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$808/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$955/mo
↓ 7.5% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,145/mo
↓ 7.9% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,264/mo
↓ 8.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $803 | +$22 (+2.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 | $808 | +$21 (+2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,032 | $955 | $-77 (-7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,243 | $1,145 | $-98 (-7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,374 | $1,264 | $-110 (-8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,320
$2,693/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,200
$3,183/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Clay County
1 BR: $713/mo
Claiborne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $713/mo
Issaquena County
1 BR: $713/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $845/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $805/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.