Studio Apartment Rent in Long Beach, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Long Beach, Mississippi as of August 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,426 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $860 |
| 9 | Purvis | $860 |
| 10 | Gautier | $880 |
| 11 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 12 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 13 | Jackson | $984 |
| 14 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Long Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Long Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 6 mi | $773 | $-87 (-10%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 16.8 mi | $780 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Diberville, MS | 19.6 mi | $830 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 22.5 mi | $750 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 27.8 mi | $1,080 | +$220 (+26%) |
| Gautier, MS | 36.5 mi | $880 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Slidell, LA | 42.9 mi | $1,117 | +$257 (+30%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 47.2 mi | $790 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Purvis, MS | 56.4 mi | $860 | — |
| Mandeville, LA | 60.6 mi | $1,245 | +$385 (+45%) |
| Chalmette, LA | 62 mi | $920 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 63.7 mi | $905 | +$45 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Long Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Long Beach?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Long Beach, Mississippi is $860 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,426.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Long Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Long Beach's studio median of $860 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Long Beach rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 26 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Long Beach ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Long Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gulfport ($773), Biloxi ($780), Diberville ($830).