Panola County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 33,157.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$605/mo
↓ 8.5% YoY
-32% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$743/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$878/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,121/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,455/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $661 | $605 | $-56 (-8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $801 | $743 | $-58 (-7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $964 | $878 | $-86 (-8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,121 | $-124 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,616 | $1,455 | $-161 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,720
$2,477/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,120
$2,927/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Hancock County
1 BR: $923/mo
Hinds County
1 BR: $1,097/mo
Humphreys County
1 BR: $768/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $713/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $888/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $655/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.