Average Rent in Mississippi

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Current Versus Historical Mississippi Rents

Mississippi rentals average $1,464 for a studio rental to $1,338 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,338, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $409 (-21.85%) year-over-year from $1,873 to $1,464. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $384 (-36.47%) year-over-year from $1,053 to $669. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $207 (25.57%) year-over-year from $808 to $1,014. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (8.30%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,426. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-13.95%) year-over-year from $1,555 to $1,338. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 6.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.75% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.95% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $30.56 $1,464 $1,873 (-21.85%) $2,400 (-39.00%)
1 BR $15.29 $669 $1,053 (-36.47%) $764 (-12.43%)
2 BR $12.81 $1,014 $808 (25.57%) $967 (4.90%)
3 BR $13.97 $1,426 $1,317 (8.30%) $1,518 (-6.03%)
4+ BR $11.64 $1,338 $1,555 (-13.95%) $1,998 (-33.02%)

Historical Rents in Mississippi

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Top Cities Near Mississippi

There are a total of 48 cities nearby Mississippi. The average rent in Mississippi is currently $2,051 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tuscaloosa, AL, with an average rent of $1,025, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mississippi is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Mississippi's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mississippi is 41.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 93.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mississippi are about 63.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.02% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 48 total cities near Mississippi in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tuscaloosa, AL $1,748 $875 $975 $1,025
Huntsville, TX $1,499 $872 $1,033 $1,097
Shreveport, LA $1,200 $650 $850 $1,200
Little Rock, AR N/A $1,789 $995 $1,225
Memphis, TN $1,075 $1,735 $1,842 $1,548
Baytown, TX $738 $975 $1,250 $1,650
Huntsville, AL N/A $1,674 $1,978 $1,710
Birmingham, AL $1,699 $1,900 $1,830 $1,729
Conroe, TX $994 $1,200 $1,350 $1,800
Atascocita, TX $1,405 $1,292 $1,637 $2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Mississippi

There are a total of 94 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 94 total neighborhoods in or near Mississippi in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi is currently around $1,768 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,768. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mississippi's average rent, which is only $1,338. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mississippi, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $989 per month. Whereas, at $3,975 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mississippi. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $916 $850 $1,141 $1,200
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $847 $1,047 $1,380 $1,250
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,200 $1,250
Clear Lake, Houston, TX $937 $1,004 $1,283 $1,360
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $1,050 $1,035 $1,450 $1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,197 $1,500 $1,425
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $922 $1,212 $1,438
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,149 $1,056 $1,249 $1,504
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $755 $1,300 $1,480 $1,548
Briarforest, Houston, TX $995 $1,077 $1,550 $1,670
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,500 $1,580 $1,710
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,301 $1,709 $1,734
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,413 $2,022 $1,750
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX N/A $960 $1,195 $1,765
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,295 $1,498 $2,064 $1,814
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,100 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $775 $1,350 $1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,125 $1,305 $2,150 $1,850
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,050 $1,250 $1,888
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,596 $1,482 $1,975 $1,895
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $1,823 $2,700 $1,973
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,100 $1,650 $2,000
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,248 $1,259 $2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,999 $995 $1,200 $2,104
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,324 $1,292 $2,100 $2,125
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $969 $1,694 $2,349 $2,175
Memorial, Houston, TX $1,461 $1,416 $2,000 $2,195
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,825 $1,049 $1,450 $2,300
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX $1,233 $1,780 $2,026 $2,830
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,700 $2,147 $3,551 $3,200

Top Counties Near Mississippi

There are a total of 49 counties located by Mississippi. Some of these counties include Pulaski, AR, Caddo, LA, and Tuscaloosa, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Mississippi.

Typically, rent for studios in Mississippi is 18.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mississippi is 89.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mississippi is 48.32% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pulaski, AR $763 $950 $995 $1,150
Caddo, LA $1,200 $625 $888 $1,213
Tuscaloosa, AL $1,250 $875 $975 $1,300
Jefferson, AL $1,699 $1,914 $950 $1,528
Baytown, TX $738 $963 $1,240 $1,600
Shelby, TN $1,075 $1,780 $1,842 $1,690
Madison, AL N/A $1,674 $1,965 $1,725
Willis, TX $3,000 $1,398 $1,350 $1,750
Northeast Harris, TX $925 $968 $1,250 $1,900
Southeast Montgomery, TX $1,053 $1,200 $1,504 $2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Mississippi

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Mississippi. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,140. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,120 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 75034, Frisco, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,205. That's at least $22 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mississippi is $1,269 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,747 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mississippi. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77449, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,275 $1,744 $1,995
77007, Houston, TX $1,144 $1,689 $2,335 $2,150
77493, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,410 $1,750 $2,300
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX $1,224 $1,430 $1,800 $2,500
77057, Houston, TX $889 $1,198 $1,639 $1,499
77433, Northwest Harris, TX $2,499 $1,394 $1,809 $2,563
77004, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,340 $1,750 $1,995
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,217 $1,456 $1,825
77009, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,289 $1,885 $1,840
75034, Frisco, TX $1,285 $1,515 $2,199 $3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Mississippi Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mississippi?
The average monthly rental price for Mississippi apartments for rent is approximately $1,338. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Mississippi rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mississippi.
How much is a studio apartment in Mississippi?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,464 and an average price per square feet of $30.56. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mississippi.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mississippi?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $669 and an average price per square feet of $15.29. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mississippi.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mississippi?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,014 and an average price per square feet of $12.81. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mississippi.
How have rent prices in Mississippi changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Mississippi can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Mississippi?
A reasonable rent price in Mississippi is around $1,070/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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