1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Long Beach, MS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,410 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Long Beach
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 Long Beach
Compare Long Beach'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 (this page) | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hattiesburg | $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 | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Long Beach.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Long Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 6 mi | $893 | $-107 (-11%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 16.8 mi | $890 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Diberville, MS | 19.6 mi | $970 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 22.5 mi | $870 | $-130 (-13%) |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 25.1 mi | $1,189 | +$189 (+19%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 27.8 mi | $1,140 | +$140 (+14%) |
| Gautier, MS | 36.5 mi | $930 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Slidell, LA | 42.9 mi | $1,287 | +$287 (+29%) |
| Eden Isle, LA | 44 mi | $941 | $-59 (-6%) |
| Moss Point, MS | 44.1 mi | $760 | $-240 (-24%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 47.2 mi | $870 | $-130 (-13%) |
| Mandeville, LA | 60.6 mi | $1,440 | +$440 (+44%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Long Beach — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Long Beach, Mississippi is $1,000 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,410.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Long Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Beach expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Long Beach's 1-bedroom median of $1,000 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Long Beach rank for 1-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 1-bedroom data, Long Beach ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Long Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Gulfport ($893), Biloxi ($890), Diberville ($970).