Rent in DeSoto County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,274$15,288 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,301 (+2.1%)How much rent can you afford in DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | $20.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,154 | $13,848 | $46,160 | $22.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,274 | $15,288 | $50,960 | $24.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,683 | $20,196 | $67,320 | $32.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,959 | $23,508 | $78,360 | $37.67/hr |
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Rent in DeSoto County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in DeSoto County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,301 for a two-bedroom, up 2.1% from $1,274. A one-bedroom goes from $1,154 to $1,191, a studio from $1,060 to $1,095.
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 DeSoto County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,154 for a one-bedroom and $1,274 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,288 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 DeSoto County, MS?
To keep a $1,274 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.50 an hour, or $50,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,154 takes $22.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in DeSoto County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,060, one bedroom $1,154, two $1,274, three $1,683 and four $1,959 a month.
Is rent affordable in DeSoto County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $85,297 a year ($7,108 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,274 takes 17.9% 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: ($1,274 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.50 an hour.