Rent in Tate County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,089$13,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,101 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Tate 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 Tate 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 | $825 | $9,900 | $33,000 | $15.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | $20.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,337 | $16,044 | $53,480 | $25.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,493 | $17,916 | $59,720 | $28.71/hr |
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Rent in Tate County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Tate County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,101 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,089. A one-bedroom goes from $830 to $842, a studio from $825 to $836.
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 Tate County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $830 for a one-bedroom and $1,089 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,068 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 Tate County, MS?
To keep a $1,089 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.94 an hour, or $43,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $830 takes $15.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tate County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $825, one bedroom $830, two $1,089, three $1,337 and four $1,493 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tate County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $69,704 a year ($5,809 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,089 takes 18.7% 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: ($1,089 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.94 an hour.