Rent in Simpson County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$858$10,296 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Simpson 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 Simpson 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 | $592 | $7,104 | $23,680 | $11.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $762 | $9,144 | $30,480 | $14.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $858 | $10,296 | $34,320 | $16.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,193 | $14,316 | $47,720 | $22.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,439 | $17,268 | $57,560 | $27.67/hr |
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Rent in Simpson County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Simpson 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 5.5% from $858. A one-bedroom goes from $762 to $831, a studio from $592 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 Simpson County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $762 for a one-bedroom and $858 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,296 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 Simpson County, MS?
To keep a $858 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.50 an hour, or $34,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $762 takes $14.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Simpson County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $592, one bedroom $762, two $858, three $1,193 and four $1,439 a month.
Is rent affordable in Simpson County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $56,381 a year ($4,698 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $858 takes 18.3% 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: ($858 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.50 an hour.