Mississippi · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Lowndes County, MS

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Lowndes County, MS at $872 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $743. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $16.77 an hour full time, or $34,880 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $931 (up 6.8%).

Rent in Lowndes County, MS at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$872$10,464 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $931 (+6.8%)
Studio$738$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$743$14/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$16.77an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,195$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Lowndes County, MS?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$872Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$34,880To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,345At 30% of $53,812
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Lowndes 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Lowndes County, MS, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$738$8,856$29,520$14.19/hr
1 bedroom$743$8,916$29,720$14.29/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$872$10,464$34,880$16.77/hr
3 bedrooms$1,195$14,340$47,800$22.98/hr
4 bedrooms$1,263$15,156$50,520$24.29/hr

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Rent in Lowndes County, MS: common questions

How much is rent going up in Lowndes County, MS in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $931 for a two-bedroom, up 6.8% from $872. A one-bedroom goes from $743 to $803, a studio from $738 to $798.

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 Lowndes County, MS?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $743 for a one-bedroom and $872 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,464 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 Lowndes County, MS?

To keep a $872 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.77 an hour, or $34,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $743 takes $14.29 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lowndes County, MS?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $738, one bedroom $743, two $872, three $1,195 and four $1,263 a month.

Is rent affordable in Lowndes County, MS?

For the typical household, earning $53,812 a year ($4,484 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $872 takes 19.4% 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: ($872 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.77 an hour.