Rent in Yalobusha County, MS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$842$10,104 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $905 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha 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 | $667 | $8,004 | $26,680 | $12.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $672 | $8,064 | $26,880 | $12.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $842 | $10,104 | $33,680 | $16.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | $21.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,242 | $14,904 | $49,680 | $23.88/hr |
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Rent in Yalobusha County, MS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Yalobusha 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 7.5% from $842. A one-bedroom goes from $672 to $769, a studio from $667 to $761.
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 Yalobusha County, MS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $672 for a one-bedroom and $842 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,104 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 Yalobusha County, MS?
To keep a $842 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.19 an hour, or $33,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $672 takes $12.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yalobusha County, MS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $667, one bedroom $672, two $842, three $1,115 and four $1,242 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yalobusha County, MS?
For the typical household, earning $49,151 a year ($4,096 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $842 takes 20.6% 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: ($842 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $33,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.19 an hour.