What grows faster than the kudzu? The rent

Tunica County for years has welcomed a reputation for low living costs, but apartment rents have surged since the pandemic. Renters in some newer buildings say they pay almost $1,200 per month for a two-bedroom apartment that leased for $800 in 2021, even though wage gains have not risen as much. “I’ve paid rent all my life but I’ve never had it go up so fast,” said Cynthia Freeman, 41, who…