Walthall County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 13,888.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$776/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$781/mo
↓ 4.9% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$923/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,107/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,222/mo
↓ 6.7% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $816 | $776 | $-40 (-4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $821 | $781 | $-40 (-4.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $988 | $923 | $-65 (-6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,190 | $1,107 | $-83 (-7.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,310 | $1,222 | $-88 (-6.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,240
$2,603/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,920
$3,077/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Washington County
1 BR: $768/mo
Itawamba County
1 BR: $753/mo
Amite County
1 BR: $713/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $805/mo
Attala County
1 BR: $642/mo
Tippah 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.