Average rent in Mississippi
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Mississippi's 10 metro areas is $1,452 per month (+3.1% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Mississippi observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, MS | $2,338 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Jackson, MS | $1,470 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Gulfport, MS | $1,422 | +0.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Starkville, MS | $1,408 | +3.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Columbus, MS | $1,403 | +3.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $1,303 | +3.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Tupelo, MS | $1,301 | +3.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Meridian, MS | $1,284 | +10.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Laurel, MS | $1,242 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Picayune, MS | $1,191 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Mississippi metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.