2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hattiesburg, MS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,417 and +27% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Point | $888 |
| 2 | Meridian | $940 |
| 3 | Pascagoula | $970 |
| 4 | Columbus | $1,003 |
| 5 | Gautier | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Hattiesburg.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Hattiesburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 62 mi | $1,110 | $-105 (-9%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 63.7 mi | $1,250 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 64.9 mi | $1,097 | $-118 (-10%) |
| Diberville, MS | 65.6 mi | $1,210 | $-5 (0%) |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 68.8 mi | $1,412 | +$197 (+16%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 70.5 mi | $1,090 | $-125 (-10%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 72.3 mi | $1,280 | +$65 (+5%) |
| Slidell, LA | 76.7 mi | $1,540 | +$325 (+27%) |
| Gautier, MS | 77.1 mi | $1,050 | $-165 (-14%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 79 mi | $1,720 | +$505 (+42%) |
| Eden Isle, LA | 79.2 mi | $1,325 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Covington, LA | 80 mi | $1,680 | +$465 (+38%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Hattiesburg — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hattiesburg?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is $1,215 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,417.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,600 ($4,050/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hattiesburg expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hattiesburg's 2-bedroom median of $1,215 is +27% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hattiesburg rank for 2-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 2-bedroom data, Hattiesburg ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Hattiesburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Gulfport ($1,110), Biloxi ($1,097), Diberville ($1,210).