Rent in Forrest County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,047$12,564 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,316 (+25.7%)How much rent can you afford in Forrest 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 Forrest 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 | $766 | $9,192 | $30,640 | $14.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $888 | $10,656 | $35,520 | $17.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,047 | $12,564 | $41,880 | $20.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,348 | $16,176 | $53,920 | $25.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,386 | $16,632 | $55,440 | $26.65/hr |
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Rent in Forrest County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Forrest County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,316 for a two-bedroom, up 25.7% from $1,047. A one-bedroom goes from $888 to $1,117, a studio from $766 to $916.
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 Forrest County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $888 for a one-bedroom and $1,047 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,564 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 Forrest County, MS?
To keep a $1,047 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.13 an hour, or $41,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $888 takes $17.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Forrest County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $766, one bedroom $888, two $1,047, three $1,348 and four $1,386 a month.
Is rent affordable in Forrest County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $53,640 a year ($4,470 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,047 takes 23.4% 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: ($1,047 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.13 an hour.