Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 24,362.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$651/mo
↓ 7.9% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$655/mo
↓ 7.9% YoY
-32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$860/mo
↓ 7.8% YoY
-27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,031/mo
↓ 8.3% YoY
-32% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,366/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $651 | $-56 (-7.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $655 | $-56 (-7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $860 | $-73 (-7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,031 | $-93 (-8.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,386 | $1,366 | $-20 (-1.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,200
$2,183/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,400
$2,867/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Simpson County
1 BR: $762/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $713/mo
Covington County
1 BR: $713/mo
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $812/mo
Copiah County
1 BR: $1,097/mo
Bolivar County
1 BR: $642/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.