Rent in Coahoma County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$842$10,104 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Coahoma County, MS?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Coahoma County, MS by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $8,760 | $29,200 | $14.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $748 | $8,976 | $29,920 | $14.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $842 | $10,104 | $33,680 | $16.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | $22.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,380 | $16,560 | $55,200 | $26.54/hr |
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Rent in Coahoma County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Coahoma County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $905 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $842. A one-bedroom goes from $748 to $780, a studio from $730 to $751.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Coahoma County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $748 for a one-bedroom and $842 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,104 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Coahoma County, MS?
To keep a $842 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.19 an hour, or $33,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $748 takes $14.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Coahoma County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $730, one bedroom $748, two $842, three $1,177 and four $1,380 a month.
Is rent affordable in Coahoma County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $37,461 a year ($3,122 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $842 takes 27% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($842 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.19 an hour.