Rent in Itawamba County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$891$10,692 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $920 (+3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Itawamba 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 Itawamba 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 | $749 | $8,988 | $29,960 | $14.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $753 | $9,036 | $30,120 | $14.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $891 | $10,692 | $35,640 | $17.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | $20.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,180 | $14,160 | $47,200 | $22.69/hr |
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Rent in Itawamba County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Itawamba County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $920 for a two-bedroom, up 3.3% from $891. A one-bedroom goes from $753 to $802, a studio from $749 to $774.
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 Itawamba County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $753 for a one-bedroom and $891 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,692 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 Itawamba County, MS?
To keep a $891 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.13 an hour, or $35,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $753 takes $14.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Itawamba County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $749, one bedroom $753, two $891, three $1,068 and four $1,180 a month.
Is rent affordable in Itawamba County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $55,546 a year ($4,629 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $891 takes 19.2% 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: ($891 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.13 an hour.