Studio Apartment Rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi as of August 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,506 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Saint Louis (this page) | $750 |
| 2 | Gulfport | $773 |
| 3 | Biloxi | $780 |
| 4 | Pascagoula | $790 |
| 5 | Starkville | $820 |
| 6 | Diberville | $830 |
| 7 | Columbus | $853 |
| 8 | Long Beach | $860 |
| 9 | Purvis | $860 |
| 10 | Gautier | $880 |
| 11 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 12 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 13 | Jackson | $984 |
| 14 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bay Saint Louis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bay Saint Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | 20.9 mi | $1,117 | +$367 (+49%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 22.5 mi | $860 | +$110 (+15%) |
| Gulfport, MS | 28.5 mi | $773 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 39.3 mi | $780 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Chalmette, LA | 40 mi | $920 | +$170 (+23%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 40.1 mi | $1,245 | +$495 (+66%) |
| Diberville, MS | 42 mi | $830 | +$80 (+11%) |
| New Orleans, LA | 45.1 mi | $1,142 | +$392 (+52%) |
| Gretna, LA | 46.3 mi | $1,000 | +$250 (+33%) |
| Covington, LA | 48.3 mi | $1,220 | +$470 (+63%) |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 48.4 mi | $1,450 | +$700 (+93%) |
| Harvey, LA | 48.9 mi | $1,080 | +$330 (+44%) |
Studio rent in Bay Saint Louis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bay Saint Louis?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi is $750 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,506.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bay Saint Louis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bay Saint Louis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bay Saint Louis's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bay Saint Louis rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 26 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Bay Saint Louis ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bay Saint Louis?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bay Saint Louis.