Average Rent In Mississippi For December 2020
Average Rent
Average $/sqft
What is the average rent in Mississippi?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Mississippi for December 2020 is $1,150. With an averge apartment size of 1,468 sqft, the average price per square foot in Mississippi is $0.783.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Mississippi rent costs -30.3% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Mississippi ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Mississippi Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Mississippi
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1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
3-Bedroom
4-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Mississippi increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Mississippi clocking in at $984, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $1,595 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $845 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $398/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Mississippi check out:
- Best Places To Live In Mississippi
- Cheapest Places To Live In Mississippi
- Most Dangerous Cities In Mississippi
Month Over Month Mississippi Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Mississippi has experienced a $-25 change in rent over the past month going from $1,175 to $1,150. That change comes out to -2.1%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Mississippi:
Year Over Year Mississippi Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Mississippi changed $0 from $1,150 to $1,150. A change of $0 means that rents changed 0.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Mississippi:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Mississippi
Population: 25,350
Median Rent: $1,522
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Population: 11,660
Median Rent: $1,198
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Population: 36,033
Median Rent: $1,187
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Population: 8,704
Median Rent: $1,118
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Population: 26,804
Median Rent: $1,070
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Population: 24,312
Median Rent: $1,062
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Population: 8,200
Median Rent: $1,058
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Population: 15,446
Median Rent: $1,055
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Population: 15,534
Median Rent: $1,047
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Population: 52,434
Median Rent: $1,044
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About Chris Kolmar
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