Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 34,168.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$727/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$768/mo
↓ 8.1% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$842/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,012/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,115/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-37% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $807 | $727 | $-80 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $836 | $768 | $-68 (-8.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $842 | $-91 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,012 | $-112 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,115 | $-122 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,720
$2,560/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $812/mo
Humphreys County
1 BR: $768/mo
Stone County
1 BR: $739/mo
Oktibbeha County
1 BR: $873/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $845/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $649/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.