Scott County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 27,943.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$790/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$795/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$952/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,141/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,260/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $790 | +$10 (+1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 | $795 | +$11 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $952 | +$16 (+1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,141 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,260 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,800
$2,650/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,080
$3,173/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Washington County
1 BR: $768/mo
Panola County
1 BR: $743/mo
Smith County
1 BR: $768/mo
Prentiss County
1 BR: $642/mo
Tippah County
1 BR: $768/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $713/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.