Studio Apartment Rent in Gautier, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gautier, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,473 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gautier
Compare Gautier'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 | Gautier (this page) | $880 |
| 10 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 11 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 12 | Jackson | $984 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Oxford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gautier.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gautier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs, MS | 8.7 mi | $1,080 | +$200 (+23%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 11.4 mi | $790 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Diberville, MS | 17.5 mi | $830 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 20.2 mi | $780 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Gulfport, MS | 31.2 mi | $773 | $-107 (-12%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 36.5 mi | $860 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Mobile, AL | 38.2 mi | $836 | $-44 (-5%) |
| Saraland, AL | 48 mi | $780 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 54.3 mi | $1,140 | +$260 (+30%) |
| Daphne, AL | 55.9 mi | $1,090 | +$210 (+24%) |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 56.4 mi | $1,170 | +$290 (+33%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 58.5 mi | $750 | $-130 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Gautier — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gautier?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gautier, Mississippi is $880 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,473.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gautier?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gautier expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gautier's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gautier rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Gautier ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gautier?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pascagoula ($790), Diberville ($830), Biloxi ($780).