Rent in Leake County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$955$11,460 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,003 (+5%)How much rent can you afford in Leake 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 Leake 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 | $803 | $9,636 | $32,120 | $15.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $808 | $9,696 | $32,320 | $15.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $955 | $11,460 | $38,200 | $18.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | $22.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | $24.31/hr |
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Rent in Leake County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Leake County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,003 for a two-bedroom, up 5% from $955. A one-bedroom goes from $808 to $852, a studio from $803 to $843.
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 Leake County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $808 for a one-bedroom and $955 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,460 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 Leake County, MS?
To keep a $955 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.37 an hour, or $38,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $808 takes $15.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Leake County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $803, one bedroom $808, two $955, three $1,145 and four $1,264 a month.
Is rent affordable in Leake County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $50,728 a year ($4,227 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $955 takes 22.6% 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: ($955 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.37 an hour.