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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Benton County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $842 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $727, 1-bedroom is $768, 3-bedroom is $1,157, and 4-bedroom is $1,284.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $33,680 per year ($2,807 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $842 in Benton County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$727

1BR

$768

2BR

$842

3BR

$1,157

4BR

$1,284

Hours/week at min wage

90 hrs

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

National rank

#646

of 661 U.S. metros (top 99% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$758–$926

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

Benton County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$727	$8,724
1-Bedroom	$768	$9,216
2-Bedroom	$842	$10,104
3-Bedroom	$1,157	$13,884
4-Bedroom	$1,284	$15,408

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $681 → FY2026 $842

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$727	$768	$842	$1,157	$1,284
FY2021	$513	$600	$684	$979	$1,046
FY2020	$492	$577	$657	$948	$1,012
FY2019	$491	$569	$651	$941	$1,014
FY2018	$501	$576	$661	$954	$1,041
FY2017	$516	$590	$681	$986	$1,081

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $63,000

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

$10,104/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$33,680/yr

$2,807/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	$551	$630	$708	$850	$913
60% AMI Maximum	$661	$756	$850	$1,020	$1,096

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	$727	$768	$842	$1,023	$1,023
Low HOME Rent	$630	$720	$810	$900	$972

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Benton County