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Clinton

Pop. 27,195·7th most expensive in Mississippi·Rental market data updated monthly for Clinton, MS
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$289
Rising (Monthly)
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Clinton · $1,673
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,673/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$74,745/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clinton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,820
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,370/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,673 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clinton, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,195
Median income
$74,745
Median age
35.3
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
26.5%
23.3%
24.1%
14.5%
Under 1826.5%
18–3423.3%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.7%
65+14.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
43.1%
White47.8%
Black43.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian4.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.8%
29.5%
47.8%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Clinton, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,781 → $74,745
up 13.6%
Population
27,830 → 27,195
down 2.3%
Renter share
31.1% → 31.6%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 47.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
36.8 → 35.3
-1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Clinton, MS now reports about $74,745, up from $65,781 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 27,830 residents to roughly 27,195.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,673/mo, how Clinton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Clinton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clinton. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Clinton, MS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Clinton is $1,673/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($74,745/yr), Clinton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinton an affordable city for renters?

Clinton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($74,745/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clinton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clinton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in Clinton. The local median household income is $74,745/yr, meaning the typical Clinton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clinton?

Rent in Clinton has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Clinton rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Clinton is one of the pricier cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #7 out of 29 tracked cities at $1,673/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clinton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clinton ($1,673/mo): Jackson ($1,251/mo), Byram ($1,417/mo), Ridgeland ($1,473/mo).

What percentage of Clinton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of Clinton households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. Clinton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clinton rent compare to the national average?

Clinton's median rent of $1,673/mo is $289 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #7 out of 29 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~27% of Clinton's median household income ($74,745/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clinton 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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