Pontotoc County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 31,202.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↓ 5.4% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$850/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$932/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,142/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,484/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $643 | $-37 (-5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $895 | $850 | $-45 (-5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $991 | $932 | $-59 (-6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,142 | $-52 (-4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,504 | $1,484 | $-20 (-1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,000
$2,833/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,280
$3,107/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Smith County
1 BR: $768/mo
Panola County
1 BR: $743/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $768/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $713/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Yalobusha County
1 BR: $672/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.