Rent in Pontotoc County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$932$11,184 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $923 (−1%)How much rent can you afford in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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 | $643 | $7,716 | $25,720 | $12.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | $16.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $932 | $11,184 | $37,280 | $17.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,142 | $13,704 | $45,680 | $21.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,484 | $17,808 | $59,360 | $28.54/hr |
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Rent in Pontotoc County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going down in Pontotoc County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $923 for a two-bedroom, down 1% from $932. A one-bedroom goes from $850 to $848, a studio from $643 to $689.
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 Pontotoc County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $850 for a one-bedroom and $932 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,184 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 Pontotoc County, MS?
To keep a $932 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.92 an hour, or $37,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $850 takes $16.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pontotoc County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $643, one bedroom $850, two $932, three $1,142 and four $1,484 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pontotoc County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $51,484 a year ($4,290 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $932 takes 21.7% 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: ($932 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.92 an hour.