Rent in Tunica County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,186$14,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,156 (−2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Tunica 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 Tunica 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 | $986 | $11,832 | $39,440 | $18.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,073 | $12,876 | $42,920 | $20.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,422 | $17,064 | $56,880 | $27.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $18,840 | $62,800 | $30.19/hr |
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Living and working in Tunica County, MS
Rent in Tunica County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going down in Tunica County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,156 for a two-bedroom, down 2.5% from $1,186. A one-bedroom goes from $1,073 to $1,062, a studio from $986 to $1,019.
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 Tunica County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,073 for a one-bedroom and $1,186 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,232 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 Tunica County, MS?
To keep a $1,186 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.81 an hour, or $47,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,073 takes $20.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tunica County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $986, one bedroom $1,073, two $1,186, three $1,422 and four $1,570 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tunica County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $39,364 a year ($3,280 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,186 takes 36.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,186 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.81 an hour.