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Average Rent in Yazoo County, MS Rents rising 7.4% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 26,837

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Market Overview

Yazoo County, MS has rental prices ranging from $760/month to $1,330/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $765/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $40,974/year, spending $765/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Yazoo County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,003/month, Yazoo County ranks #15 most expensive of the 79 cities tracked in Mississippi — pricier than 65% of all US cities in our data.

The Yazoo County Rental Market

The Yazoo County, MS area has a population of about 26,837 and 45% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Yazoo County, MS have risen by $69/month (7.4%) over the past year, from $934 to $1,003. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Yazoo County, MS without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,600. The local median household income of $40,974 exceeds that threshold by $10,374, making Yazoo County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Yazoo County, MS has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 1.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$760
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$765
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,003
7.4% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,222
Average
4 Bedrooms
$1,330
Average
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Is Yazoo County, MS Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$40,120/year
Local median income: $40,974
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,003/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in MSlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Holmes County$811$843$933$1,232
Jackson$1,045$1,051$1,232$1,484
Stone County$711$730$958$1,154
Pascagoula$922$972$1,094$1,466
Gulfport$766$896$1,117$1,446
Covington County$656$783$933$1,232

Rent or Buy in Yazoo County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Yazoo County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,003/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 4 years — worth it if you stay 4+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,003/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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