Rent in Lincoln County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$852$10,224 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $645 | $7,740 | $25,800 | $12.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $649 | $7,788 | $25,960 | $12.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $852 | $10,224 | $34,080 | $16.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,126 | $13,512 | $45,040 | $21.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | $21.71/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln 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 6.2% from $852. A one-bedroom goes from $649 to $692, a studio from $645 to $687.
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 Lincoln County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $649 for a one-bedroom and $852 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,224 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 Lincoln County, MS?
To keep a $852 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.38 an hour, or $34,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $649 takes $12.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $645, one bedroom $649, two $852, three $1,126 and four $1,129 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $51,119 a year ($4,260 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $852 takes 20% 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: ($852 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.38 an hour.