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Average Rent in Mississippi

Rental market overview for Mississippi, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$774

Median Income

$47,537

Rent Burden

-190476169.0%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Mississippi Rental Market Overview

Mississippi has approximately 420 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 32.2% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $774, which is 43% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 17.4%%, the Mississippi rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Tchula: median rent of $599, median income of $35,987, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Gluckstadt: median rent of $2,217, median income of $92,218, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.6%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Escatawpa: median rent of $1,128, median income of $33,529, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Flora: median rent of $532, median income of $34,219, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Water Valley: median rent of $596, median income of $45,718, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.3%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Cleary: median rent of $1,274, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Waynesboro: median rent of $709, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Florence: median rent of $1,080, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Winona: median rent of $665, with a rent burden of approximately 44.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Starkville: median rent of $861, with a rent burden of approximately 44.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Renting in Mississippi: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Mississippi. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Mississippi may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Mississippi Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Mississippi are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Mississippi

    420 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Jackson153,271$98033.4%N/A
    Gulfport72,524$98835.1%N/A
    Southaven54,908$1,22827.4%N/A
    Biloxi49,141$1,00728.4%N/A
    Hattiesburg48,466$93633.5%N/A
    Olive Branch45,938$1,50425.6%N/A
    Tupelo37,939$92227.4%N/A
    Meridian34,990$82433.9%N/A
    Greenville29,495$81433.1%N/A
    Clinton27,668$1,17933.3%N/A
    Madison27,595$1,74429.7%N/A
    Pearl27,255$1,10131.9%N/A
    Horn Lake26,652$1,25127.5%N/A
    Oxford25,713$1,09633.7%N/A
    Brandon25,142$1,11020.6%N/A
    Ridgeland24,618$1,18528.7%N/A
    Starkville24,274$86144.1%N/A
    Columbus23,896$88532.2%N/A
    Pascagoula21,904$86940.1%N/A
    Vicksburg21,337$83629.7%N/A
    Gautier19,007$96030.4%N/A
    Ocean Springs18,417$1,22332.7%N/A
    Hernando17,262$1,07931.7%N/A
    Laurel17,241$73836.9%N/A
    Long Beach16,809$1,13230.9%N/A
    Clarksdale14,769$74533.5%N/A
    Corinth14,520$64128.2%N/A
    Natchez14,380$73633.6%N/A
    Greenwood14,242$65032.0%N/A
    Byram12,922$1,33427.4%N/A
    D'Iberville12,922$1,10228.4%N/A
    Grenada12,594$75231.7%N/A
    McComb12,295$80828.6%N/A
    Moss Point12,173$1,03343.4%N/A
    Picayune11,804$87330.4%N/A
    Brookhaven11,714$67329.3%N/A
    Cleveland11,082$84238.4%N/A
    Petal11,047$91124.9%N/A
    Canton10,951$88631.9%N/A
    Yazoo City10,573$81834.7%N/A
    Flowood10,204$1,39824.8%N/A
    West Point10,063$71131.3%N/A
    Bay St. Louis9,788$99535.7%N/A
    Indianola9,572$75529.1%N/A
    Diamondhead9,360$1,36924.8%N/A
    Booneville9,027$65325.0%N/A
    Gulf Hills8,647$1,11621.0%N/A
    Senatobia8,288$80435.1%N/A
    St. Martin7,843$1,00529.4%N/A
    New Albany7,657$88627.6%N/A
    Batesville7,464$92333.8%N/A
    Richland7,208$1,06543.2%N/A
    Waveland7,075$91429.9%N/A
    Philadelphia7,065$77127.8%N/A
    Kosciusko7,056$68738.3%N/A
    Gulf Park Estates6,965$1,29124.6%N/A
    Holly Springs6,942$83229.1%N/A
    Amory6,642$76627.9%N/A
    Latimer6,436$1,05432.2%N/A
    West Hattiesburg6,234$97535.3%N/A
    Louisville6,061$49231.5%N/A
    Columbia5,831$54532.7%N/A
    Pass Christian5,802$1,07229.4%N/A
    Pontotoc5,676$75624.1%N/A
    Leakesville5,463$71924.1%N/A
    Ripley5,440$65824.2%N/A
    Forest5,416$61624.3%N/A
    Vancleave5,207N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Aberdeen4,972$69424.2%N/A
    Saltillo4,910$1,04429.4%N/A
    Carthage4,861$82327.7%N/A
    Crystal Springs4,820$73335.6%N/A
    Ellisville4,615$83337.8%N/A
    Florence4,596$1,08051.0%N/A
    Waynesboro4,576$70951.0%N/A
    Fulton4,494$74427.1%N/A
    University4,480N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Winona4,422$66544.1%N/A
    Pearl River4,298$53432.3%N/A
    Wiggins4,266$76332.4%N/A
    Mississippi State4,095N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Magee3,974$74536.4%N/A
    Leland3,939$68135.0%N/A
    Houston3,762$70735.3%N/A
    Morton3,690$80837.2%N/A
    Hazlehurst3,601$51323.4%N/A
    Beechwood3,468$85728.1%N/A
    Water Valley3,383$59619.3%N/A
    Macon3,293$65139.6%N/A
    Magnolia3,243$82131.9%N/A
    Escatawpa3,239$1,12818.2%N/A
    Newton3,191$54424.5%N/A
    Baldwyn3,178$57629.5%N/A
    Iuka3,117$54127.5%N/A
    Gluckstadt2,998$2,21717.6%N/A
    New Hope2,983$78622.6%N/A
    Lucedale2,914$88327.4%N/A
    Bridgetown2,893N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Poplarville2,814$83321.4%N/A
    Verona2,800$92430.3%N/A
    Farmington2,534$83024.7%N/A
    Tutwiler2,509$82327.1%N/A
    Flora2,380$53218.4%N/A
    Hollandale2,371$70233.4%N/A
    Centreville2,352$49222.3%N/A
    Tylertown2,341N/A23.3%N/A
    Decatur2,325$72327.3%N/A
    Wesson2,286$1,07726.8%N/A
    Eupora2,279$35034.2%N/A
    Guntown2,279$95427.1%N/A
    Tchula2,274$59916.0%N/A
    Collins2,270$72738.1%N/A
    Marion2,257$1,03024.5%N/A
    Nicholson2,229$79124.2%N/A
    Drew2,225$64139.3%N/A
    Sumrall2,194$88726.1%N/A
    Hide-A-Way Lake2,194N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rolling Fork2,172$57025.5%N/A
    Sardis2,168$70534.6%N/A
    Kiln2,156$1,07926.6%N/A
    Durant2,133$51035.1%N/A
    Tunica Resorts2,096$96825.9%N/A
    Rawls Springs2,069$1,08325.0%N/A
    Cleary2,010$1,27451.0%N/A
    Byhalia1,990$70332.9%N/A
    Raymond1,974$71827.2%N/A
    Lynchburg1,950$2,03824.4%N/A
    Belzoni1,947$73527.6%N/A
    Sharon1,920N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Taylorsville1,915$65128.0%N/A
    Pelahatchie1,871$82925.7%N/A
    Rosedale1,871$34035.9%N/A
    Calhoun City1,853$55020.7%N/A
    Mooreville1,839$69136.4%N/A
    Purvis1,809$85638.7%N/A
    Quitman1,808$93951.0%N/A
    Mantachie1,803$87923.8%N/A
    Ackerman1,793$57929.4%N/A
    Bay Springs1,789$60027.0%N/A
    Arnold Line1,789$1,29537.0%N/A
    Collinsville1,783N/A34.0%N/A
    Nettleton1,761$81351.0%N/A
    Shelby1,751$62228.8%N/A
    Shannon1,663$66426.5%N/A
    Fayette1,640$42437.3%N/A
    Marks1,633$86724.4%N/A
    Mound Bayou1,623$55834.5%N/A
    Shaw1,615$54934.9%N/A
    Lumberton1,588$72131.2%N/A
    DeLisle1,583N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Como1,570$74229.5%N/A
    Oak Grove1,569$1,16015.0%N/A
    Terry1,541$1,00020.8%N/A
    Itta Bena1,532$60332.8%N/A
    Bruce1,523$57228.0%N/A
    Glendale1,514$85219.4%N/A
    Moorhead1,512$69828.5%N/A
    Lyman1,440$59727.2%N/A
    Columbus AFB1,428$1,35623.9%N/A
    Mount Olive1,405$67338.6%N/A
    Ecru1,404$81927.3%N/A
    Hurley1,391N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Walls1,386$1,03837.7%N/A
    Wade1,349N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Nellieburg1,321N/A26.8%N/A
    Gloster1,319$62834.7%N/A
    Robinhood1,291$68826.8%N/A
    Goodman1,287$36238.8%N/A
    Monticello1,277N/A22.5%N/A
    Victoria1,245N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Conehatta1,240N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Coldwater1,237$89751.0%N/A
    Saucier1,199N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Caledonia1,196$90618.6%N/A
    Port Gibson1,165$60529.2%N/A
    Lexington1,154$63217.4%N/A
    Richton1,150$30636.5%N/A
    Sunflower1,144$38634.3%N/A
    Woodville1,124$3949.0%N/A
    Vaiden1,122$27927.7%N/A
    Blue Mountain1,100$63020.4%N/A
    Pickens1,096N/A28.0%N/A
    Friars Point1,083$45636.3%N/A
    Metcalfe1,079$35037.5%N/A
    Lambert1,074$63828.0%N/A
    Alcorn State University1,071N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tunica1,062$57623.6%N/A
    Maben1,024N/A23.8%N/A
    Raleigh1,020$47030.0%N/A
    Renova1,008$58935.9%N/A
    Prentiss985$70747.5%N/A
    Coffeeville984$62223.3%N/A
    Utica977$74721.1%N/A
    Vardaman972$56324.8%N/A
    Bude964$65028.0%N/A
    Hillsboro962N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Courtland961$90050.0%N/A
    Jonestown959$25527.4%N/A
    North Tunica941$80151.0%N/A
    Inverness939$71323.1%N/A
    Bolton936$53225.0%N/A
    Mississippi Valley State University936$86117.8%N/A
    Morgantown930$69816.6%N/A
    Big Point918N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Plantersville910$80428.5%N/A
    Edwards903$52126.8%N/A
    Stonewall881$62940.7%N/A
    Liberty871$45635.0%N/A
    Kearney Park867$1,01619.7%N/A
    Crenshaw864$83022.1%N/A
    Roxie861$54432.1%N/A
    Beaumont857$32430.7%N/A
    Duck Hill840$86821.8%N/A
    Algoma834$82729.8%N/A
    Kilmichael833$81420.8%N/A
    State Line824$32951.0%N/A
    Derma819$67925.6%N/A
    Burnsville814$62727.3%N/A
    Falkner812$70037.5%N/A
    Mathiston807$56018.1%N/A
    Pearlington803N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brooksville799$53033.1%N/A
    Weir788$52433.3%N/A
    De Kalb757$47836.9%N/A
    Heidelberg746$1,08723.1%N/A
    Smithville741$65520.3%N/A
    Isola740$66031.6%N/A
    Hickory Flat730$68734.4%N/A
    Toomsuba728N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Walnut Grove721N/A26.7%N/A
    Crowder718$37527.9%N/A
    Scooba717$48840.3%N/A
    Walnut716$60330.8%N/A
    New Hamilton712N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Myrtle706$92619.5%N/A
    Boyle700$77236.5%N/A
    Helena692N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Meadville690$1,05740.4%N/A
    Ashland663$81945.4%N/A
    Thaxton651$90017.3%N/A
    Sherman646$90831.9%N/A
    Hatley632$69638.2%N/A
    Elliott629N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Anguilla613$63338.6%N/A
    Foxworth606N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Clara597N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Polkville594$75027.5%N/A
    Sandersville574$76432.5%N/A
    Standing Pine573$51417.0%N/A
    Cloverdale569N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Randolph567N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Merigold564$1,03818.0%N/A
    New Houlka564$62521.3%N/A
    Meridian Station557$1,18919.6%N/A
    White Oak551N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Benoit547$67751.0%N/A
    Noxapater540$76719.3%N/A
    D'Lo540$59832.5%N/A
    Pope529$82514.4%N/A
    Tishomingo526$52820.9%N/A
    Wheeler525N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Enterprise514$95018.1%N/A
    Redwater514$53528.1%N/A
    Lake512$77522.5%N/A
    Agricola512N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Beauregard500$1,09219.2%N/A
    Hermanville495N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Webb489$59327.0%N/A
    Eudora478N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Louin478N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    New Hebron477$83432.9%N/A
    Soso472$79838.5%N/A
    Hickory470N/A36.3%N/A
    Mantee465$81718.8%N/A
    New Augusta451$43936.6%N/A
    Carrollton435$1,70822.5%N/A
    Glen428$75012.1%N/A
    Jumpertown424$64525.3%N/A
    Puckett420$95330.8%N/A
    Mount Pleasant418N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Baxterville416N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Crawford415N/A39.5%N/A
    Shubuta414$61325.2%N/A
    Cary414$1,11317.3%N/A
    Osyka408$68025.6%N/A
    North Carrollton398$52922.5%N/A
    Abbeville395$79635.8%N/A
    Lakeview394N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Oakland382$37524.5%N/A
    Lyon381$78521.5%N/A
    Paris378N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tucker376N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Gunnison376$19220.9%N/A
    Sledge374$75930.8%N/A
    Artesia374$38627.5%N/A
    Runnelstown369N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Ethel369N/A30.4%N/A
    McLain367$69430.6%N/A
    Sumner367$71522.0%N/A
    Snow Lake Shores364$7809.0%N/A
    Shuqualak354$62145.6%N/A
    Duncan352N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Seminary350$73751.0%N/A
    Bentonia343$27529.2%N/A
    Kirkville342N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kokomo340N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Harperville336N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Beulah334$75036.9%N/A
    Arkabutla326N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dumas323$65018.6%N/A
    Mize321N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tremont321$85019.6%N/A
    Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties)319N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Benton311N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Potts Camp310$72551.0%N/A
    Rienzi302$1,18822.5%N/A
    Bogue Chitto CDP (Lincoln County)301N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bassfield293$94523.3%N/A
    Bovina277N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Blue Springs277$90029.0%N/A
    De Soto273N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cruger267$93643.9%N/A
    Chunky267$83337.5%N/A
    Sebastopol267$73327.7%N/A
    Farrell265N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Toccopola263N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Elizabeth259$49625.8%N/A
    Georgetown258$27231.1%N/A
    Skene256N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Taylor251$77523.8%N/A
    French Camp247N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Alligator247$68842.5%N/A
    Mayersville242$27322.5%N/A
    Crosby239$43941.7%N/A
    Hamilton236N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bond234N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glen Allan234N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pittsboro233N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Grace227N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bethlehem226N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Schlater225N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Braxton220$76314.6%N/A
    Rena Lara217N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Longview215N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lauderdale214N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pachuta212$38122.8%N/A
    Golden212$70921.5%N/A
    Henderson Point211N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Eden211N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Silver Creek209N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Arcola208$39324.3%N/A
    Lula202$32520.8%N/A
    Eagle Bend202N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Silver City201$29831.5%N/A
    West200N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Doddsville198N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Coahoma195$45651.0%N/A
    Morgan City186$77551.0%N/A
    Buckatunna182N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sturgis177$1,02319.5%N/A
    Sallis177N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sidon174N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Falcon173$76129.6%N/A
    Marietta171$81345.0%N/A
    New Site160N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Gattman159N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Darling157N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Woodland157N/A13.3%N/A
    Pace156N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Eastabuchie148N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Big Creek144$84032.0%N/A
    Kossuth144$97512.5%N/A
    Holcomb143N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Glendora142$70851.0%N/A
    Louise138N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Walthall134N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Independence131N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Biggersville128N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Stewart127N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fernwood121N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Valley Park120N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Montrose115N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lena111N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bobo108N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Ovett107N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Winstonville105$45828.1%N/A
    Winterville105N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pattison100N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Paden98$55045.0%N/A
    Strayhorn96N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tula96N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sylvarena82N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Redwood73N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Slate Springs72N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Panther Burn69N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    McCool58N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tillatoba57N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Learned51N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bolivar49N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dundee45N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Satartia44N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Red Banks41N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Scott39N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Symonds27N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Moselle24N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Stoneville24N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pheba22N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dennis21N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Van Vleet21N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Leaf16N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Jacinto12N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Waterford12N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Chalybeate11N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Austin0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Benndale0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Delta City0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dublin0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lamar0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Porterville0N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Nitta Yuma0N/A-666666666.0%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.