Studio Apartment Rent in Ocean Springs, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ocean Springs, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,723 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ocean Springs
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 Ocean Springs
Compare Ocean Springs'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 | $905 |
| 11 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 12 | Jackson | $984 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs (this page) | $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 Ocean Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ocean Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier, MS | 8.7 mi | $880 | $-200 (-19%) |
| Diberville, MS | 9.1 mi | $830 | $-250 (-23%) |
| Biloxi, MS | 11.6 mi | $780 | $-300 (-28%) |
| Pascagoula, MS | 19.7 mi | $790 | $-290 (-27%) |
| Gulfport, MS | 22.5 mi | $773 | $-307 (-28%) |
| Long Beach, MS | 27.8 mi | $860 | $-220 (-20%) |
| Mobile, AL | 46.3 mi | $836 | $-244 (-23%) |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 49.9 mi | $750 | $-330 (-31%) |
| Saraland, AL | 55.2 mi | $780 | $-300 (-28%) |
| Fairhope, AL | 63 mi | $1,140 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Daphne, AL | 64.5 mi | $1,090 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 64.7 mi | $1,170 | +$90 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Ocean Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ocean Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is $1,080 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,723.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ocean Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ocean Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ocean Springs's studio median of $1,080 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ocean Springs rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Ocean Springs ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ocean Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gautier ($880), Diberville ($830), Biloxi ($780).