What is the average apartment size in Mississippi?

The average size for a Mississippi apartment is 1,003 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mississippi?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Mississippi is $1,324 per month, a 3.9% increase from last years average of $1,274.

What is the average apartment size in Mississippi?

The typical apartment in Mississippi offers about 1,003 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mississippi Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mississippi?

The typical rent budget in Mississippi ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mississippi is $1,324, a 3.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,274.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $1,091, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,286 offer 1,039 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mississippi

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,324	1,003 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,091	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,286	1,039 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mississippi rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Mississippi?

The largest share of rentals in Mississippi (51%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mississippi?

345,471 or 31% of the households in Mississippi are renter-occupied while 786,289 or 69% are owner-occupied.

How Mississippi Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,315	990 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,562	863 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,128	895 sq. ft.
California	$2,619	853 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,815	876 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,130	895 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,679	919 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,452	747 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,962	983 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,637	1,026 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,652	929 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,027	839 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,323	908 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,226	897 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,316	910 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,322	936 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,248	920 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,872	907 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,841	881 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,400	921 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,636	892 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,324	1,003 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,334	901 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,706	889 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,336	933 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,518	908 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,138	874 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,413	869 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,388	831 sq. ft.
New York	$2,464	888 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,549	976 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,162	964 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,334	901 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,059	858 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,728	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,778	889 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,178	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,611	1,015 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,201	915 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,526	952 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,438	891 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,603	925 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,969	924 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,023	830 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,593	919 sq. ft.

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mississippi apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.