What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,110 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $840, 1-bedroom is $846, 3-bedroom is $1,331, and 4-bedroom is $1,835.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $44,400 per year ($3,700 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,110 in Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$840

1BR

$846

2BR

$1,110

3BR

$1,331

4BR

$1,835

Hours/week at min wage

118 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

-2%

$23 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +58.3%

Voucher payment standard

$999–$1,221

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$840	$10,080
1-Bedroom	$846	$10,152
2-Bedroom	$1,110	$13,320
3-Bedroom	$1,331	$15,972
4-Bedroom	$1,835	$22,020

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $666 → FY2026 $1,110

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$840	$846	$1,110	$1,331	$1,835
FY2025	$858	$864	$1,133	$1,365	$1,767
FY2024	$827	$846	$1,047	$1,269	$1,619
FY2023	$644	$701	$831	$1,011	$1,291
FY2022	$539	$612	$709	$878	$1,126
FY2021	$526	$615	$701	$872	$1,141
FY2020	$499	$585	$666	$861	$1,145

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $69,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$41,800
50% AMI (Very Low)	$25,200	$28,800	$32,400	$36,000	$38,900	$41,800
80% AMI (Low)	$40,350	$46,100	$51,850	$57,600	$62,250	$66,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,320/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$44,400/yr

$3,700/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$606	$693	$779	$935	$1,004
60% AMI Maximum	$727	$831	$935	$1,122	$1,205

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$840	$846	$1,110	$1,126	$1,126
Low HOME Rent	$630	$720	$810	$900	$972

Compare Marshall County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MS Metros

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