Rent in Lauderdale County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$906$10,872 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,006 (+11%)How much rent can you afford in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 | $781 | $9,372 | $31,240 | $15.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $812 | $9,744 | $32,480 | $15.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $906 | $10,872 | $36,240 | $17.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,204 | $14,448 | $48,160 | $23.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,265 | $15,180 | $50,600 | $24.33/hr |
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Rent in Lauderdale County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lauderdale County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,006 for a two-bedroom, up 11% from $906. A one-bedroom goes from $812 to $896, a studio from $781 to $877.
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 Lauderdale County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $812 for a one-bedroom and $906 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,872 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 Lauderdale County, MS?
To keep a $906 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.42 an hour, or $36,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $812 takes $15.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lauderdale County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $781, one bedroom $812, two $906, three $1,204 and four $1,265 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lauderdale County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $50,817 a year ($4,235 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $906 takes 21.4% 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: ($906 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.42 an hour.