Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Mississippi
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Mississippi is Hattiesburg, where the median 1-bedroom asks $750/month, 14% below the statewide median of about $875. The most expensive is Oxford at $1,400/month.
Across the 5 Mississippi cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $750 in Hattiesburg to $1,400 in Oxford, 1.9 times as much. 1 of 5 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $875. The largest rental market, Jackson (738 listings), has a median of $875, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Mississippi
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg | $750 | $950 | 261 | -14% |
| 2 | Jackson | $875 | $1,025 | 738 | 0% |
| 3 | Gulfport | $1,000 | $1,200 | 448 | +14% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Mississippi
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford | $1,400 | $1,895 | 480 | +60% |
| 2 | Starkville | $1,050 | $1,195 | 162 | +20% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Mississippi?
- As of October 17, 2026, Hattiesburg has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Mississippi cities we rank, at $750/month. Next are Jackson ($875) and Gulfport ($1,000).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Mississippi?
- As of October 17, 2026, Oxford has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Mississippi cities we rank, at $1,400/month, 60% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $875/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate