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Section 8 rent in Hattiesburg, MS

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Hattiesburg, MS HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 19 ZIP codes.

$1,050Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,155Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
19ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$690$772$1,020$849
1 Bedroom$820$866$1,140$953
2 Bedrooms$1,000$1,050$1,370$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,270$1,335$1,740$1,468
4 Bedrooms$1,320$1,408$1,820$1,549

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,100$25,200
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,150$37,800
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,200$50,400
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,340$64,080

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Mississippi multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 19 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
39402 $1,140 $1,370 $1,740 $1,820
39475 $960 $1,150 $1,460 $1,520
39465 $920 $1,110 $1,410 $1,470
39403 $890 $1,070 $1,360 $1,420
39404 $890 $1,070 $1,360 $1,420
39406 $890 $1,070 $1,360 $1,430
39401 $880 $1,060 $1,350 $1,410
39482 $870 $1,050 $1,340 $1,400
39423 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,320
39425 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,320
39429 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,390
39437 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,320
39455 $820 $1,000 $1,280 $1,450
39456 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,380
39459 $820 $1,000 $1,270 $1,330

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg, MS?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Hattiesburg, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,050 per month, ranging from $1,000 to $1,370 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,155.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Hattiesburg, MS, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,000 to $1,370 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Mississippi?
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