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Rent Prices in Decatur, MS
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Mississippi $954/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $782/mo
- Mississippi $913/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 36.5%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Renter households
- 226
- Mississippi 343,643
Decatur has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | Not reported |
| 1 bedroom | Not reported |
| 2 bedrooms | $782/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $697/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | Not reported |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income7036.5%
- Pay 50% or more of income4724.5%
The median renter household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Newton County, MS
2 bedrooms: $905/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, MS | $835/mo | Not reported | $782/mo | $697/mo | 36.5% |
| Newton County | $638/mo | $488/mo | $485/mo | $656/mo | 31.6% |
| Mississippi | $954/mo | $784/mo | $913/mo | $1,055/mo | 51.3% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Decatur, MS?
- The median gross rent in Decatur, MS is $835 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $782/mo.
- How does Decatur compare with Mississippi?
- The median rent in Decatur is $835/mo, compared with $954/mo for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates