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Long Beach

Pop. 17,009·20th most expensive in Mississippi·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,410/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$555
Stable (Monthly)
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Long Beach · $1,410
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,410/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$70,332/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Long Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$860
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,920/yr
At $1,410/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Long Beach, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,009
Median income
$70,332
Median age
39.6
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
24%
20.2%
23%
12.6%
20.2%
Under 1824%
18–3420.2%
35–5423%
55–6412.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
White80.4%
Black10.1%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.8%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
26.1%
32.6%
35.6%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Long Beach, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,964 → $70,332
up 6.6%
Population
16,654 → 17,009
up 2.1%
Renter share
33.7% → 34.3%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 35.6%
+8.5 pts
Median age
41.7 → 39.6
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Long Beach, MS now reports about $70,332, up from $65,964 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 16,654 residents to roughly 17,009. College-educated residents now make up 35.6% of adults here, versus 27.1% in 2021.

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At $1,410/mo, how Long Beach rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Long Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Long Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Long Beach, MS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Long Beach is $1,410/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $860/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,620/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($70,332/yr), Long Beach ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Beach an affordable city for renters?

Long Beach is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,410/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($70,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Long Beach falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Long Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,410/mo in Long Beach. The local median household income is $70,332/yr, meaning the typical Long Beach household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Long Beach?

Rent in Long Beach has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Long Beach rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Long Beach is one of the more affordable cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #20 out of 28 tracked cities at $1,410/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Long Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Long Beach ($1,410/mo): Biloxi ($1,386/mo), Diberville ($1,392/mo).

What percentage of Long Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of Long Beach households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. Long Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?

Long Beach's median rent of $1,410/mo is $555 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #20 out of 28 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,410/mo, rent takes ~24% of Long Beach's median household income ($70,332/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Long Beach 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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