Rent in George County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$921$11,052 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $994 (+7.9%)How much rent can you afford in George 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 George 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 | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | $14.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $779 | $9,348 | $31,160 | $14.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $921 | $11,052 | $36,840 | $17.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,104 | $13,248 | $44,160 | $21.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,451 | $17,412 | $58,040 | $27.90/hr |
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Rent in George County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in George County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $994 for a two-bedroom, up 7.9% from $921. A one-bedroom goes from $779 to $845, a studio from $775 to $836.
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 George County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $779 for a one-bedroom and $921 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,052 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 George County, MS?
To keep a $921 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.71 an hour, or $36,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $779 takes $14.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in George County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $775, one bedroom $779, two $921, three $1,104 and four $1,451 a month.
Is rent affordable in George County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $59,758 a year ($4,980 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $921 takes 18.5% 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: ($921 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.71 an hour.