Sunflower County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 25,867.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$581/mo
↓ 9.2% YoY
-35% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$642/mo
↓ 9.7% YoY
-33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$842/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,136/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,260/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $581 | $-59 (-9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $642 | $-69 (-9.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $842 | $-91 (-9.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,262 | $1,136 | $-126 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,399 | $1,260 | $-139 (-9.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$25,680
$2,140/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Jefferson County
1 BR: $713/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $743/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $768/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $845/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $649/mo
Greene 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.