Average Rent in Mississippi

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Current Versus Historical Mississippi Rents

Mississippi rentals average $962 for a 1-bedroom rental to $848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $760, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $253 (-14.72%) year-over-year from $1,717 to $1,464. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-1.67%) year-over-year from $847 to $833. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (33.46%) year-over-year from $860 to $1,148. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $636 (-53.00%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $564. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $98 (6.68%) year-over-year from $1,466 to $1,564. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 41.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$11.88	$833	$847 (-1.67%)	$795 (4.72%)
2 BR	$11.40	$1,148	$860 (33.46%)	$972 (18.06%)
3 BR	$17.09	$564	$1,200 (-53.00%)	$1,436 (-60.72%)
4+ BR	$14.71	$1,564	$1,466 (6.68%)	$2,032 (-23.04%)

Historical Rents in Mississippi

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Top Cities Near Mississippi

There are a total of 45 cities nearby Mississippi. The average rent in Mississippi is currently $2,100 per month. Our records show that Shreveport, LA, with an average rent of $900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mississippi is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Mississippi's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mississippi are about 105.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 275.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near Mississippi in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Shreveport, LA	$1,200	$723	$758	$900
Huntsville, AL	$995	$795	$847	$995
Memphis, TN	$890	$935	$1,029	$1,050
Little Rock, AR	$625	$895	$995	$1,085
Humble, TX	$749	$972	$1,282	$1,199
Huntsville, TX	$850	$775	$1,050	$1,375
Greenville, TX	N/A	$910	$1,050	$1,660
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,325	$1,700
Conroe, TX	$2,800	$1,249	$1,400	$1,830
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,143	$1,511	$2,290

Top Neighborhoods Near Mississippi

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 total neighborhoods in or near Mississippi in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi is currently around $1,950 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mississippi's average rent, which is only $760. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mississippi, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,409	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,150	$1,495	$1,400
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$855	$1,200	$1,477
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,585
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$995	$1,550	$1,590
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,029	$1,300	$1,600
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$915	$1,295	$1,999	$1,600
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,631	$2,009	$1,815
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,213	$1,973	$1,820
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$873	$1,300	$1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,576	$2,025	$1,849
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,538	$2,000	$1,943
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,470	$1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,000	$1,188	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,486	$2,200	$1,965
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,975
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,407	$1,900	$2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,705	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,613	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,525	$1,550	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,325
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,550
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,427	$2,280	$3,359	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,844	$2,057	$3,433	$2,770
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$2,950

Top Counties Near Mississippi

There are a total of 48 counties located by Mississippi. Some of these counties include Caddo, LA, Pulaski, AR, and Madison, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,110. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Caddo, LA. Its average rent per month is $950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Mississippi.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mississippi is 21.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mississippi is 97.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Caddo, LA	$1,200	$685	$758	$950
Pulaski, AR	$625	$750	$895	$1,048
Madison, AL	$995	$795	$847	$1,073
Shelby, TN	$890	$935	$1,029	$1,090
Jefferson, AL	N/A	$1,295	$815	$1,150
Tuscaloosa, AL	$650	$800	$950	$1,170
Cleveland, TX	$600	$850	$1,175	$1,500
Willis, TX	$3,000	$1,308	$1,350	$1,698
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,000	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,198	$1,575	$2,199

Top Zipcodes Near Mississippi

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Mississippi. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,245.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,012. 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 $1,275 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,725 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	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77007, Houston, TX	$1,488	$1,678	$2,350	$2,700
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,350	$1,725	$2,395
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,366	$1,752	$2,650
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,613	$1,400
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,499	$1,372	$1,775	$2,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,035	$1,379	$1,700	$2,200
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,275	$1,570	$1,945
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,820	$1,585
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,315	$1,545	$2,155	$3,100

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 $760. 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 one bedroom apartment in Mississippi?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $962 and an average price per square feet of $11.88. There are a total of 18 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 $766 and an average price per square feet of $11.40. There are a total of 16 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mississippi?

A reasonable rent price in Mississippi is around $608/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.