Rent in Lawrence County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$863$10,356 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 | $653 | $7,836 | $26,120 | $12.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $657 | $7,884 | $26,280 | $12.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | $20.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,148 | $13,776 | $45,920 | $22.08/hr |
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Rent in Lawrence County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lawrence County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $905 for a two-bedroom, up 4.9% from $863. A one-bedroom goes from $657 to $769, a studio from $653 to $761.
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 Lawrence County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $657 for a one-bedroom and $863 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,356 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 Lawrence County, MS?
To keep a $863 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.60 an hour, or $34,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $657 takes $12.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lawrence County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $653, one bedroom $657, two $863, three $1,068 and four $1,148 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lawrence County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $43,531 a year ($3,628 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $863 takes 23.8% 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: ($863 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.60 an hour.