What is the average apartment size in Pearl?

The average size for a Pearl, MS apartment is 979 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 Pearl?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Pearl is $1,285 per month, a 6.37% increase from last years average of $1,208.

What is the average apartment size in Pearl?

The typical apartment in Pearl offers about 979 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pearl, MS Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pearl ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pearl?

In Pearl, 41% of households rent while 59% 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 Pearl is $1,285, a 6.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,208.

One-bedroom apartments provide 800 square feet for $1,144, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,314 offer 1,033 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,356 sq ft) for $1,675, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Pearl, MS

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,285	979 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,144	800 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,314	1,033 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,675	1,356 sq. ft.

Pearl, MS rent trends

Rental prices in Pearl, MS have increased by 6.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,208 to $1,285.

What's the typical rent budget in Pearl, MS?

The largest share of rentals in Pearl, MS (48%) 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 Pearl, MS?

4,684 or 41% of the households in Pearl, MS are renter-occupied while 6,817 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Pearl Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pearl	$1,285
Jackson	$1,098
Southaven	$1,411
Horn Lake	$1,310
Hattiesburg	$1,244
Starkville	$1,588
Biloxi	$1,223
Ridgeland	$1,302
Olive Branch	$1,527
Flowood	$1,562
Oxford	$2,280
Brandon	$1,619
Canton	$1,116
Clinton, MS	$1,238
Byram, MS	$1,321

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 Pearl 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.