Tunica County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 9,787.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$986/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,073/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
+12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,186/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,422/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,570/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $999 | $986 | $-13 (-1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,098 | $1,073 | $-25 (-2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,234 | $1,186 | $-48 (-3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,487 | $1,422 | $-65 (-4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,636 | $1,570 | $-66 (-4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,920
$3,577/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,440
$3,953/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Noxubee County
1 BR: $713/mo
Lowndes County
1 BR: $743/mo
Yazoo County
1 BR: $750/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $846/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $768/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $699/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.