Rent in Lafayette County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,243$14,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,255 (+1%)How much rent can you afford in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 | $1,047 | $12,564 | $41,880 | $20.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 | $12,636 | $42,120 | $20.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,243 | $14,916 | $49,720 | $23.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,539 | $18,468 | $61,560 | $29.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,646 | $19,752 | $65,840 | $31.65/hr |
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Rent in Lafayette County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lafayette County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,255 for a two-bedroom, up 1% from $1,243. A one-bedroom goes from $1,053 to $1,017, a studio from $1,047 to $1,011.
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 Lafayette County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,053 for a one-bedroom and $1,243 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,916 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 Lafayette County, MS?
To keep a $1,243 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.90 an hour, or $49,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,053 takes $20.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lafayette County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,047, one bedroom $1,053, two $1,243, three $1,539 and four $1,646 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lafayette County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $67,185 a year ($5,599 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,243 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,243 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.90 an hour.