1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,475 and +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bay Saint Louis
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bay Saint Louis
Compare Bay Saint Louis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian | $621 |
| 2 | Moss Point | $760 |
| 3 | Columbus | $857 |
| 4 | Bay Saint Louis (this page) | $870 |
| 5 | Pascagoula | $870 |
| 6 | Biloxi | $890 |
| 7 | Gulfport | $893 |
| 8 | Tupelo | $910 |
| 9 | Gautier | $930 |
| 10 | Diberville | $970 |
| 11 | Starkville | $970 |
| 12 | Jackson | $991 |
| 13 | Long Beach | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,580 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,560 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,560 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,380 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,315 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,280 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,270 |
| 8 | Hernando | $1,240 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,190 |
| 10 | Gulf Hills | $1,189 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,170 |
| 12 | Ocean Springs | $1,140 |
| 13 | Oxford | $1,130 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Bay Saint Louis.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bay Saint Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | 20.9 mi | $1,287 | +$417 (+48%) |
| Eden Isle, LA | 21.7 mi | $941 | +$71 (+8%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 22.5 mi | $1,000 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Gulfport, MS | 28.5 mi | $893 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 39.3 mi | $890 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Chalmette, LA | 40 mi | $1,060 | +$190 (+22%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 40.1 mi | $1,440 | +$570 (+66%) |
| Diberville, MS | 42 mi | $970 | +$100 (+11%) |
| New Orleans, LA | 45.1 mi | $1,319 | +$449 (+52%) |
| Gretna, LA | 46.3 mi | $1,155 | +$285 (+33%) |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 47.4 mi | $1,189 | +$319 (+37%) |
| Covington, LA | 48.3 mi | $1,400 | +$530 (+61%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bay Saint Louis — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bay Saint Louis?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi is $870 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,475.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bay Saint Louis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bay Saint Louis expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bay Saint Louis's 1-bedroom median of $870 is +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bay Saint Louis rank for 1-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 1-bedroom data, Bay Saint Louis ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bay Saint Louis?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Bay Saint Louis.