Average Rent in Mississippi

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Current Versus Historical Mississippi Rents

Mississippi rentals average $1,170 for a 1-bedroom rental to $848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $957, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-9.20%) year-over-year from $1,612 to $1,464. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $723 (106.90%) year-over-year from $677 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $837 (91.64%) year-over-year from $913 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $193 (15.63%) year-over-year from $1,232 to $1,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $628 (34.46%) year-over-year from $1,822 to $2,450. 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 up by 26.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 56.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 66.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 82.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.33	$1,400	$677 (106.90%)	$876 (59.76%)
2 BR	$18.73	$1,750	$913 (91.64%)	$1,028 (70.23%)
3 BR	$16.29	$1,425	$1,232 (15.63%)	$1,458 (-2.29%)
4+ BR	$15.71	$2,450	$1,822 (34.46%)	$1,992 (23.01%)

Historical Rents in Mississippi

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Top Cities Near Mississippi

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Mississippi. The average rent in Mississippi is currently $2,038 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, AL, with an average rent of $950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mississippi is Alpharetta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Mississippi's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.98% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mississippi are about 19.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 224.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Mississippi in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	$995	$795	$799	$950
Shreveport, LA	$905	$685	$873	$1,000
Little Rock, AR	$4,125	$850	$995	$1,075
Memphis, TN	$983	$935	$1,050	$1,143
Huntsville, TX	$850	$750	$1,000	$1,300
Humble, TX	$749	$1,004	$1,250	$1,314
Baytown, TX	$700	$1,000	$1,290	$1,650
Tuscaloosa, AL	$495	$850	$1,150	$1,700
Conroe, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,395	$1,800
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,099	$1,500	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Mississippi

There are a total of 81 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi. Some of these neighborhoods include Astrodome, Lake Highlands, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 81 total neighborhoods in or near Mississippi in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Mississippi is currently around $1,909 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mississippi's average rent, which is only $957. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mississippi, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mississippi. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,100	$1,500	$1,400
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,435	$1,435
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,700	$920	$1,463	$1,440
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,386	$1,500
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,385	$1,550
Alief, Houston, TX	$5,625	$975	$1,300	$1,700
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,025	$1,300	$1,750
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,171	$1,432	$1,800
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,210	$1,813
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,740	$1,825
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,303	$1,762	$1,837
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,441	$1,450	$2,030	$1,899
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$675	$1,200	$1,638	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,900
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$1,909
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,621	$2,145	$1,948
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,135	$1,150	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,369	$1,959	$1,950
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$995	$1,448	$2,281	$1,995
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,125	$995	$1,200	$2,050
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,187	$1,700	$2,099
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$3,628	$1,214	$1,983	$2,145
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,560	$1,750	$2,150
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,038	$1,700	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$3,400	$1,000	$1,250	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,289	$1,409	$1,775	$2,450
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,625	$2,295	$2,450
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,495	$2,228	$2,800	$2,500
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,815	$2,107	$3,234	$2,564
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,980	$2,830	$3,025

Top Counties Near Mississippi

There are a total of 49 counties located by Mississippi. Some of these counties include Madison, AL, Caddo, LA, and Pulaski, AR. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Madison, AL. Its average rent per month is $950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Mississippi.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mississippi is 5.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mississippi is 15.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Madison, AL	$995	$795	$799	$950
Caddo, LA	$905	$675	$895	$1,000
Pulaski, AR	$4,125	$723	$925	$1,053
Jefferson, AL	$1,000	$1,500	$850	$1,125
Shelby, TN	$983	$935	$1,050	$1,143
Cleveland, TX	$600	$899	$1,125	$1,500
Tuscaloosa, AL	$495	$850	$1,100	$1,625
Willis, TX	$3,000	$1,320	$1,350	$1,675
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,025	$1,325	$1,900
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,500	$1,221	$1,578	$2,150

Top Zipcodes Near Mississippi

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Mississippi. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,222.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,030. That's at least $17 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mississippi is $1,245 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,779 per month. Which comes out to $19 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	$1,295	$1,575	$1,950
77007, Houston, TX	$1,333	$1,613	$2,291	$2,407
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,375	$1,785	$2,380
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,260	$1,885	$2,500
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,678	$1,515
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$5,500	$1,383	$1,819	$2,400
77004, Houston, TX	$825	$1,299	$1,600	$2,250
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,235	$1,545	$1,895
77009, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,199	$1,883	$1,849
75034, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,598	$2,070	$3,000

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 $957. 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 $1,170 and an average price per square feet of $22.33. There are a total of 15 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 $1,332 and an average price per square feet of $18.73. There are a total of 20 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.92%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mississippi?

A reasonable rent price in Mississippi is around $766/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.