Rent in Jackson County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,067$12,804 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,099 (+3%)How much rent can you afford in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 | $929 | $11,148 | $37,160 | $17.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $951 | $11,412 | $38,040 | $18.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,067 | $12,804 | $42,680 | $20.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,448 | $17,376 | $57,920 | $27.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,762 | $21,144 | $70,480 | $33.88/hr |
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Rent in Jackson County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jackson County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,099 for a two-bedroom, up 3% from $1,067. A one-bedroom goes from $951 to $966, a studio from $929 to $960.
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 Jackson County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $951 for a one-bedroom and $1,067 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,804 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 Jackson County, MS?
To keep a $1,067 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.52 an hour, or $42,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $951 takes $18.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jackson County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $929, one bedroom $951, two $1,067, three $1,448 and four $1,762 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jackson County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $66,201 a year ($5,517 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,067 takes 19.3% 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: ($1,067 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.52 an hour.