Rent in Jones County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$917$11,004 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $986 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Jones 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 Jones 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 | $694 | $8,328 | $27,760 | $13.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $699 | $8,388 | $27,960 | $13.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $917 | $11,004 | $36,680 | $17.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,099 | $13,188 | $43,960 | $21.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,247 | $14,964 | $49,880 | $23.98/hr |
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Rent in Jones County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jones County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $986 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $917. A one-bedroom goes from $699 to $754, a studio from $694 to $749.
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 Jones County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $699 for a one-bedroom and $917 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,004 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 Jones County, MS?
To keep a $917 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.63 an hour, or $36,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $699 takes $13.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jones County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $694, one bedroom $699, two $917, three $1,099 and four $1,247 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jones County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $52,216 a year ($4,351 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $917 takes 21.1% 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: ($917 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.63 an hour.