Rent in Brookhaven, MS
Across Brookhaven's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $905 a month, with figures from $720–$905. The highest typical rent is in 39603 ($905) and the lowest in 39601 ($720). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lincoln County pay about 0.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $687 | $687 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $692 | $440–$692 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $905 | $720–$905 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,185 | $998–$1,185 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,189 | $553–$1,189 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Brookhaven ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brookhaven, MS?
- About $905 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $720–$905. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brookhaven, MS?
- About $692 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $440–$692. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brookhaven, MS?
- About $1,185 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $998–$1,185. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brookhaven, MS?
- About $687 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $687. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brookhaven, MS?
- About $1,189 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $553–$1,189. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Brookhaven ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 39603 has the highest typical rent at $905 a month, and 39601 the lowest at $720.
- What is the property tax rate in Brookhaven, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lincoln County pay a typical 0.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Brookhaven rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).