Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 83,343.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$847/mo
↓ 8.1% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$852/mo
↓ 8.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$994/mo
↓ 9.4% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,257/mo
↓ 9.0% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,316/mo
↓ 9.5% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $922 | $847 | $-75 (-8.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 | $852 | $-76 (-8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,097 | $994 | $-103 (-9.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,382 | $1,257 | $-125 (-9.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,454 | $1,316 | $-138 (-9.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,080
$2,840/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,760
$3,313/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Clarke County
1 BR: $783/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $768/mo
Forrest County
1 BR: $888/mo
Union County
1 BR: $795/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $759/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $923/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.