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Gautier

Pop. 19,046·16th most expensive in Mississippi·Rental market data updated monthly for Gautier, MS
Median rent (all units)
$1,480/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$482
Stable (Monthly)
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Gautier · $1,480
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,480/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$61,926/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gautier's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,750
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,050/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,480 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,760/yr
At $1,480/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, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gautier, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,046
Median income
$61,926
Median age
37.9
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
25.1%
21.2%
24.4%
13.4%
15.8%
Under 1825.1%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.4%
65+15.8%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
29.7%
White54.3%
Black29.7%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian1.5%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13.4%
21.5%
43.2%
22%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college43.2%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Gautier, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,497 → $61,926
up 25.1%
Population
18,932 → 19,046
up 0.6%
Renter share
31.8% → 33.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 22%
-1.8 pts
Median age
38.7 → 37.9
-0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,926 today, compared with $49,497 five years earlier.

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Gautier rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Gautier, MS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Gautier is $1,480/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,926/yr), Gautier ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gautier an affordable city for renters?

Gautier is considered affordable for renters. At $1,480/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($61,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gautier falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gautier?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,480/mo in Gautier. The local median household income is $61,926/yr, meaning the typical Gautier household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gautier?

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

How does Gautier rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Gautier is middle-of-the-pack for Mississippi for rent, ranking #16 out of 29 tracked cities at $1,480/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gautier?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gautier ($1,480/mo): Pascagoula ($1,160/mo), Moss Point ($1,228/mo).

What percentage of Gautier residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of Gautier households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. Gautier leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gautier rent compare to the national average?

Gautier's median rent of $1,480/mo is $482 (25%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #16 out of 29 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,480/mo, rent takes ~29% of Gautier's median household income ($61,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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