Rent by ZIP · Benton County
Rent in Lamar, MS 38642
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,000 (-2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $684 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $780 | -2.6% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $790 | -2.5% | $693–847 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $1,020 | -2% | $900–1,100 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,230 | -2.4% | $1,080–1,320 | $674 ±$13 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,600 | +3.8% | $1,494–1,826 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Benton County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Benton County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $905.
What renters pay in 38642
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38641 | Lake Cormorant | $1,190 | – |
| 38643 | Lambert | $930 | $379 |
| 38644 | Lula | $910 | – |
| 38639 | Jonestown | $910 | – |
| 38645 | Lyon | $910 | $791 |
| 38646 | Marks | $990 | $631 |
Fair Market Rents across Benton County, MS · All MS counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.