Rent in Marion County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$860$10,320 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $949 (+10.3%)How much rent can you afford in Marion 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 Marion 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 | $651 | $7,812 | $26,040 | $12.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $655 | $7,860 | $26,200 | $12.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $860 | $10,320 | $34,400 | $16.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,031 | $12,372 | $41,240 | $19.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,366 | $16,392 | $54,640 | $26.27/hr |
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Rent in Marion County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marion County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $949 for a two-bedroom, up 10.3% from $860. A one-bedroom goes from $655 to $807, a studio from $651 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 Marion County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $655 for a one-bedroom and $860 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,320 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 Marion County, MS?
To keep a $860 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.54 an hour, or $34,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $655 takes $12.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marion County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $651, one bedroom $655, two $860, three $1,031 and four $1,366 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marion County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $45,110 a year ($3,759 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $860 takes 22.9% 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: ($860 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.54 an hour.