Simpson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 25,889.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$592/mo
↓ 7.5% YoY
-34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$762/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$858/mo
↓ 8.0% YoY
-27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,193/mo
↓ 8.7% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,439/mo
↓ 8.2% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $592 | $-48 (-7.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $805 | $762 | $-43 (-5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $858 | $-75 (-8.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,193 | $-114 (-8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,439 | $-128 (-8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,480
$2,540/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,320
$2,860/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Humphreys County
1 BR: $768/mo
Yazoo County
1 BR: $750/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $713/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $783/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $768/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.