1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hattiesburg, MS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,417 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hattiesburg
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hattiesburg
Compare Hattiesburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian | $621 |
| 2 | Moss Point | $760 |
| 3 | Columbus | $857 |
| 4 | Bay Saint Louis | $870 |
| 5 | Pascagoula | $870 |
| 6 | Biloxi | $890 |
| 7 | Gulfport | $893 |
| 8 | Tupelo | $910 |
| 9 | Gautier | $930 |
| 10 | Diberville | $970 |
| 11 | Starkville | $970 |
| 12 | Jackson | $991 |
| 13 | Long Beach | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hattiesburg (this page) | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,580 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,560 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,560 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,380 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,315 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,280 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,270 |
| 8 | Hernando | $1,240 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,190 |
| 10 | Gulf Hills | $1,189 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,170 |
| 12 | Ocean Springs | $1,140 |
| 13 | Oxford | $1,130 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Hattiesburg (this page) | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hattiesburg.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hattiesburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 62 mi | $893 | $-117 (-12%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 63.7 mi | $1,000 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 64.9 mi | $890 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Diberville, MS | 65.6 mi | $970 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 68.8 mi | $1,189 | +$179 (+18%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 70.5 mi | $870 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 72.3 mi | $1,140 | +$130 (+13%) |
| Slidell, LA | 76.7 mi | $1,287 | +$277 (+27%) |
| Gautier, MS | 77.1 mi | $930 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 79 mi | $1,440 | +$430 (+43%) |
| Eden Isle, LA | 79.2 mi | $941 | $-69 (-7%) |
| Covington, LA | 80 mi | $1,400 | +$390 (+39%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hattiesburg — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hattiesburg?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is $1,010 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,417.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hattiesburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hattiesburg expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hattiesburg's 1-bedroom median of $1,010 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hattiesburg rank for 1-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 1-bedroom data, Hattiesburg ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hattiesburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Gulfport ($893), Long Beach ($1,000), Biloxi ($890).