Rent in Union County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$872$10,464 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $760 | $9,120 | $30,400 | $14.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $795 | $9,540 | $31,800 | $15.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $872 | $10,464 | $34,880 | $16.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | $20.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,155 | $13,860 | $46,200 | $22.21/hr |
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Rent in Union County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Union 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 3.8% from $872. A one-bedroom goes from $795 to $831, a studio from $760 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 Union County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $795 for a one-bedroom and $872 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,464 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 Union County, MS?
To keep a $872 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.77 an hour, or $34,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $795 takes $15.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $760, one bedroom $795, two $872, three $1,082 and four $1,155 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $55,505 a year ($4,625 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $872 takes 18.9% 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: ($872 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.77 an hour.