Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pike County, Mississippi
Pike County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,039 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $919 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.98 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,039
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 4% less than in Mississippi
- Typical rent
- $919
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% less than in Mississippi
- Wage needed
- $19.98
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Mississippi
Only here
Renting in Pike County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Pike County has the highest typical rent in its area: $919, more than any of its 5 neighboring counties; next is Marion County ($818).
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17% of households in Pike County have no internet at home, against 12% in Mississippi.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Pike County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $874 | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $18.35 | $38,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,039 | $19.98 | $41,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,238 | $23.81 | $49,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,459 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
HUD area: Pike County, MS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 10 ZIP codes in Pike County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $910 in 39652 to $1,050 in 39648. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,039).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 39635 | Pike County, MS | $870 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,460 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39648 | Pike County, MS | $880 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,470 |
| 39652 | Amite County, MS | $760 | $820 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,280 |
| 39652 | Pike County, MS | $760 | $820 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,280 |
| 39657 | Amite County, MS | $780 | $840 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,280 |
| 39657 | Pike County, MS | $780 | $840 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,280 |
| 39657 | Walthall County, MS | $780 | $840 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,280 |
| 39666 | Amite County, MS | $820 | $890 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,360 |
| 39666 | Lincoln County, MS | $820 | $890 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,360 |
| 39666 | Pike County, MS | $820 | $890 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,360 |
- 39635 · Pike County, MS $1,040$1,240
- 39648 · Pike County, MS $1,050$1,250
- 39652 · Amite County, MS $910$1,080
- 39652 · Pike County, MS $910$1,080
- 39657 · Amite County, MS $930$1,120
- 39657 · Pike County, MS $930$1,120
- 39657 · Walthall County, MS $930$1,120
- 39666 · Amite County, MS $980$1,170
- 39666 · Lincoln County, MS $980$1,170
- 39666 · Pike County, MS $980$1,170
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pike County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Mississippi, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,984 households rent in Pike County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pike 47%
- Mississippi 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pike County
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Pike County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 8
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 1
964 homes in all; 958 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- North Rail Village HUD-assisted 1112 Dyson Dr, McComb 39648 236 low-income homes · For families · (601) 648-7291
- Rolling View Village HUD-assisted 1002 Sedgewick St, McComb 39648 183 low-income homes · For families · (601) 684-7291
- Community Park Apts HUD-assisted 108 Gillis Cir, McComb 39648 120 low-income homes · For families · (601) 684-2531
- Pinnacle at Magnolia Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1240 Parklane Rd, McComb 39648 108 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2008
- Timber Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 211 Llewellyn Ave, McComb 39648 62 low-income homes · For older adults · (601) 684-1556
- ST Martin Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1185 Berthadale Rd, McComb 39648 40 homes, 39 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006
- Pine Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1039 Berthadale Rd, McComb 39648 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1991 · For people with disabilities, families
- Honeysuckle Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1007 Honeysuckle Trl, Summit 39666 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Summit Ha Public housing Summit 39666 30 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the Town of Summit · Average payment: $352 a month · Average wait: 8 months · Homes at several sites · (601) 684-7291
- Millwood Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1015 Elmwood St, McComb 39648 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Summit Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1003 Robb St, Summit 39666 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For families
- The Willows HUD-assisted 1106 Avenue C Ext, McComb 39648 21 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (601) 249-2134
- Pineview Heights Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Avenue B Ext, McComb 39648 20 homes, 19 low-income · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Millwood Village HUD-assisted 1112 Dyson Dr, McComb 39648 16 low-income homes · For families · (601) 684-7291
- Pineview Estates Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Avenue B Ext, McComb 39648 16 homes, 15 low-income · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1999 · For families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Pike County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Pike County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,200 | $40,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,800 | $46,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,400 | $51,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $36,000 | $57,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $38,900 | $62,250 |
| 6 people | $41,800 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 7 people | $44,650 | $44,650 | $71,450 |
| 8 people | $47,550 | $47,550 | $76,050 |
Area median income: $52,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Pike County, MS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $787 – $961
- 1 bedroom $859 – $1,049
- 2 bedrooms $935 – $1,143
- 3 bedrooms $1,114 – $1,362
- 4 bedrooms $1,313 – $1,605
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,605 vouchers · 120 public housing units (601) 326-2404 Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII: alice_bishop@mrha7.org
- The Housing Authority of the Town of Summit Public housing · 30 public housing units (601) 684-7291 The Housing Authority of the Town of Summit: jadams@mccombha.com
- The Housing Authority of the City of McComb Public housing (601) 684-7291 The Housing Authority of the City of McComb: jadams@cableone.net
Housing agencies in Mississippi Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Mississippi
What Mississippi law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Miss. Code Ann. §89-8-21(3)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Miss. Code Ann. §89-8-13(5)(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Miss. Code Ann. §89-8-19(3)
- Repair and deduct from the rentMiss. Code Ann. §89-8-15(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Pike County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Pike County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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D&e, A Housing and Economic Empowerment Center, Inc.
521 Marion Ave, McComb
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pike County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Mississippi, the average home bill was $155 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,078
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,039
- Security deposit
- $1,039
- Total
- $2,078
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Pike County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $874; 1 bedroom: $954; 2 bedrooms: $1,039; 3 bedrooms: $1,238; 4 bedrooms: $1,459. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pike County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,039) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.98 an hour full time, or $41,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pike County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $36,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Pike County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $935 and $1,143 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pike County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $910 in 39652 to $1,050 in 39648. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Pike County?
HUD lists 15 properties with homes for low-income households in Pike County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Pike County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pike County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Mississippi, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).