Rent in Pike County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$986$11,832 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,039 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Pike 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 Pike 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 | $837 | $10,044 | $33,480 | $16.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $845 | $10,140 | $33,800 | $16.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $986 | $11,832 | $39,440 | $18.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,182 | $14,184 | $47,280 | $22.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,418 | $17,016 | $56,720 | $27.27/hr |
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Rent in Pike County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pike County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,039 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $986. A one-bedroom goes from $845 to $954, a studio from $837 to $874.
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 Pike County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $845 for a one-bedroom and $986 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,832 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 Pike County, MS?
To keep a $986 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.96 an hour, or $39,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $845 takes $16.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pike County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $837, one bedroom $845, two $986, three $1,182 and four $1,418 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pike County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $43,814 a year ($3,651 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $986 takes 27% 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: ($986 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.96 an hour.