Studio Apartment Rent in Hattiesburg, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,417 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hattiesburg
Compare Hattiesburg'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 | $880 |
| 10 | Hattiesburg (this page) | $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 Hattiesburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hattiesburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 62 mi | $773 | $-132 (-15%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 63.7 mi | $860 | $-45 (-5%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 64.9 mi | $780 | $-125 (-14%) |
| Diberville, MS | 65.6 mi | $830 | $-75 (-8%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 70.5 mi | $750 | $-155 (-17%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 72.3 mi | $1,080 | +$175 (+19%) |
| Slidell, LA | 76.7 mi | $1,117 | +$212 (+23%) |
| Gautier, MS | 77.1 mi | $880 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 79 mi | $1,245 | +$340 (+38%) |
| Covington, LA | 80 mi | $1,220 | +$315 (+35%) |
| Brandon, MS | 81.2 mi | $1,310 | +$405 (+45%) |
| Pearl, MS | 84.9 mi | $1,080 | +$175 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Hattiesburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hattiesburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is $905 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,417.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hattiesburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,200 ($3,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hattiesburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hattiesburg's studio median of $905 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hattiesburg rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Hattiesburg ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hattiesburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gulfport ($773), Long Beach ($860), Biloxi ($780).