FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clarke County
Studio
$750
1BR
$783
2BR
$867
3BR
$1,044
4BR
$1,150
Clarke County, Mississippi
FIPS 28023 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Clarke County, MS
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $750 | $9,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | $783 | $9,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $867 | $10,404 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,044 | $12,528 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,150 | $13,800 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $867/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,680/yr ($2,890/mo). Area Median Income is $61,100.
At MS's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 92 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $750 | $783 | $867 | $1,044 | $1,150 |
| FY2025 | $833 | $870 | $963 | $1,160 | $1,277 |
| FY2024 | $795 | $825 | $926 | $1,120 | $1,233 |
| FY2023 | $663 | $699 | $790 | $961 | $1,061 |
| FY2022 | $576 | $619 | $705 | $871 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $535 | $536 | $684 | $851 | $928 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $520 | $657 | $819 | $890 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $61,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,800 |
| 50% AMI | $25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $36,000 | $38,900 | $41,800 |
| 80% AMI | $40,350 | $46,100 | $51,850 | $57,600 | $62,250 | $66,850 |