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Byram

Pop. 12,799·21st most expensive in Mississippi·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,408/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$557
Stable (Monthly)
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Byram · $1,408
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,408/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$70,445/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Byram's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,500/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
$16,896/yr
At $1,408/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Byram, MS is majority owner-occupied, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,799
Median income
$70,445
Median age
41.7
Renters
16.1%
Age distribution
21.3%
18.2%
29%
15.1%
16.3%
Under 1821.3%
18–3418.2%
35–5429%
55–6415.1%
65+16.3%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
24.8%
71.2%
White24.8%
Black71.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22.4%
38.2%
32.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+32.2%
Housing tenure
83.9%
16.1%
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Byram, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,819 → $70,445
up 2.4%
Population
12,591 → 12,799
up 1.7%
Renter share
26.8% → 16.1%
-10.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 32.2%
-2.4 pts
Median age
35.5 → 41.7
+6.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Byram, MS now reports about $70,445, up from $68,819 in 2021. Census counts show Byram, MS adding about 208 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 26.8% to 16.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.6% to 32.2% across the same window.

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About renting in Byram, MS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Byram is $1,408/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,280/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($70,445/yr), Byram ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Byram an affordable city for renters?

Byram is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,408/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($70,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Byram falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Byram?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,408/mo in Byram. The local median household income is $70,445/yr, meaning the typical Byram household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Byram?

Rent in Byram has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Byram rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Byram is one of the more affordable cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #21 out of 28 tracked cities at $1,408/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Byram?

Jackson is nearby and more affordable at $1,270/mo, which is $138 less than Byram.

What percentage of Byram residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.1% of Byram households are renters, while 83.9% are owner-occupied. Byram leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Byram rent compare to the national average?

Byram's median rent of $1,408/mo is $557 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #21 out of 28 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,408/mo, rent takes ~24% of Byram's median household income ($70,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Byram 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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