Rent by ZIP · Jones County
Rent in Laurel, MS 39440
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (+6.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $917 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $730 | +5.5% | $693–847 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $730 | +6.8% | $702–858 | $504 ±$383 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $960 | +6.3% | $918–1,122 | $920 ±$68 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,150 | +6.1% | $1,098–1,342 | $938 ±$50 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,310 | +22.9% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,600 ±$968 |
Small Area FMRs for the Jones County, MS. 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 Jones County, MS, 2 bedrooms: $986.
What renters pay in 39440
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39439 | Heidelberg | $940 | $421 |
| 39437 | Ellisville | $950 | $893 |
| 39443 | Laurel | $910 | $595 |
| 39429 | Columbia | $950 | $875 |
| 39451 | Leakesville | $910 | $842 |
| 39428 | Collins | $940 | $660 |
Fair Market Rents across Jones 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.