2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gautier, MS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gautier, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,473 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Gautier
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gautier
Compare Gautier's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Point | $888 |
| 2 | Meridian | $940 |
| 3 | Pascagoula | $970 |
| 4 | Columbus | $1,003 |
| 5 | Gautier (this page) | $1,050 |
| 6 | Starkville | $1,070 |
| 7 | Tupelo | $1,075 |
| 8 | Bay Saint Louis | $1,090 |
| 9 | Biloxi | $1,097 |
| 10 | Gulfport | $1,110 |
| 11 | Jackson | $1,163 |
| 12 | Diberville | $1,210 |
| 13 | Hattiesburg | $1,215 |
| 14 | Long Beach | $1,250 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,850 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,750 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,750 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,620 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,545 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,500 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,430 |
| 8 | Gulf Hills | $1,412 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,390 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,390 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,370 |
| 12 | Oxford | $1,330 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,280 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,270 |
| 15 | Long Beach | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Gautier.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Gautier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point, MS | 7.6 mi | $888 | $-162 (-15%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 8.7 mi | $1,280 | +$230 (+22%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 11.4 mi | $970 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 11.9 mi | $1,412 | +$362 (+34%) |
| Diberville, MS | 17.5 mi | $1,210 | +$160 (+15%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 20.2 mi | $1,097 | +$47 (+4%) |
| Gulfport, MS | 31.2 mi | $1,110 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 36.5 mi | $1,250 | +$200 (+19%) |
| Mobile, AL | 38.2 mi | $1,128 | +$78 (+7%) |
| Saraland, AL | 48 mi | $1,050 | — |
| Fairhope, AL | 54.3 mi | $1,460 | +$410 (+39%) |
| Daphne, AL | 55.9 mi | $1,400 | +$350 (+33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Gautier — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gautier?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Gautier, Mississippi is $1,050 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,473.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Gautier?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gautier expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gautier's 2-bedroom median of $1,050 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gautier rank for 2-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 2-bedroom data, Gautier ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Gautier?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Moss Point ($888), Pascagoula ($970).