Rent in Harrison County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,140$13,680 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,185 (+3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | $15.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $923 | $11,076 | $36,920 | $17.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | $21.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,471 | $17,652 | $58,840 | $28.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,612 | $19,344 | $64,480 | $31.00/hr |
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Living and working in Harrison County, MS
Rent in Harrison County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Harrison County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,185 for a two-bedroom, up 3.9% from $1,140. A one-bedroom goes from $923 to $982, a studio from $786 to $844.
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 Harrison County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $923 for a one-bedroom and $1,140 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,680 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 Harrison County, MS?
To keep a $1,140 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.92 an hour, or $45,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $923 takes $17.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Harrison County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $786, one bedroom $923, two $1,140, three $1,471 and four $1,612 a month.
Is rent affordable in Harrison County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $59,479 a year ($4,957 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,140 takes 23% 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: ($1,140 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.92 an hour.