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Biloxi

Pop. 48,861·24th most expensive in Mississippi·Biloxi rents are up 6.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,386/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$579
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Biloxi · $1,386
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Biloxi's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,386/mo
Expected by trend
$1,414/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,097
3 BR
$1,433
4 BR+
$1,557
Research median
$1,097/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,632/yr
At $1,386/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Biloxi, MS is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,861
Median income
$57,204
Median age
36.6
Renters
49.9%
Age distribution
22.7%
24.7%
23.7%
12.7%
16.2%
Under 1822.7%
18–3424.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
18.6%
White61.4%
Black18.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian3.7%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
24.1%
34%
30.6%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
50.1%
49.9%
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Biloxi, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,202 → $1,386
up 15.3%
Income
$51,289 → $57,204
up 11.5%
Population
49,061 → 48,861
down 0.4%
Renter share
54.3% → 49.9%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 30.6%
+2.9 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.6
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in Biloxi, MS stood at $1,202 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,386, reflecting a 15.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,289 in 2021 to $57,204 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 49.9% of households, compared with 54.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.6% of adults here, versus 27.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Biloxi, MS market of 2023.

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Biloxi rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Biloxi. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Biloxi, MS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Biloxi is $1,386/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,097/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,433/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($57,204/yr), Biloxi ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Biloxi an affordable city for renters?

Biloxi is considered affordable for renters. At $1,386/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($57,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Biloxi falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Biloxi?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in Biloxi. The local median household income is $57,204/yr, meaning the typical Biloxi household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Biloxi?

Rent in Biloxi has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Biloxi neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Biloxi are 39530 ($1,353/mo), 39531 ($1,356/mo), and 39532 ($1,423/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Biloxi is $1,386/mo.

How does Biloxi rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Biloxi is one of the more affordable cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #24 out of 28 tracked cities at $1,386/mo.

What percentage of Biloxi residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of Biloxi households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. Biloxi leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Biloxi rent compare to the national average?

Biloxi's median rent of $1,386/mo is $579 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #24 out of 28 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,386/mo, rent takes ~29% of Biloxi's median household income ($57,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Biloxi 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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