Studio Apartment Rent in Byram, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Byram, Mississippi as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,417 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Byram
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 Byram
Compare Byram's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Saint Louis | $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
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,570 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,430 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,425 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,370 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,310 |
| 6 | Byram (this page) | $1,270 |
| 7 | Ridgeland | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Jackson | $984 |
| 15 | Tupelo | $905 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Byram.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Byram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 10.8 mi | $984 | $-286 (-23%) |
| Pearl, MS | 12.4 mi | $1,080 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Clinton, MS | 14.2 mi | $1,160 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Flowood, MS | 15 mi | $1,370 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Ridgeland, MS | 17.3 mi | $1,180 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Madison, MS | 23 mi | $1,570 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Brandon, MS | 24.7 mi | $1,310 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 88.9 mi | $905 | $-365 (-29%) |
| Purvis, MS | 91.8 mi | $860 | $-410 (-32%) |
| Hammond, LA | 116.9 mi | $1,000 | $-270 (-21%) |
| Covington, LA | 119.7 mi | $1,220 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Zachary, LA | 122.9 mi | $1,180 | $-90 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Byram — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Byram?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Byram, Mississippi is $1,270 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,417.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Byram?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Byram expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Byram's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Byram rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 26 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Byram ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Byram?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jackson ($984), Pearl ($1,080), Clinton ($1,160).