Rent in Walthall County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$923$11,076 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $926 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Walthall 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 Walthall 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 | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $781 | $9,372 | $31,240 | $15.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $923 | $11,076 | $36,920 | $17.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,222 | $14,664 | $48,880 | $23.50/hr |
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Rent in Walthall County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Walthall County, MS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $926 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $923. A one-bedroom goes from $781 to $787, a studio from $776 to $779.
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 Walthall County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $781 for a one-bedroom and $923 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,076 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 Walthall County, MS?
To keep a $923 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.75 an hour, or $36,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $781 takes $15.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Walthall County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $776, one bedroom $781, two $923, three $1,107 and four $1,222 a month.
Is rent affordable in Walthall County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $48,905 a year ($4,075 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $923 takes 22.6% 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: ($923 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.75 an hour.