Studio Apartment Rent in Olive Branch, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Olive Branch, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,896 and +11% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Olive Branch
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 Olive Branch
Compare Olive Branch'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 | $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 Olive Branch.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Olive Branch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 10.1 mi | $1,425 | $-5 (0%) |
| Germantown, TN | 10.5 mi | $1,570 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Collierville, TN | 14.8 mi | $1,470 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Memphis, TN | 15.3 mi | $1,147 | $-283 (-20%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 16.1 mi | $1,170 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Hernando, MS | 16.7 mi | $1,130 | $-300 (-21%) |
| Cordova, TN | 17.5 mi | $1,420 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 20.1 mi | $1,475 | +$45 (+3%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 25.6 mi | $1,550 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Oakland, TN | 28.7 mi | $1,330 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Millington, TN | 30 mi | $1,120 | $-310 (-22%) |
| Covington, TN | 45.2 mi | $930 | $-500 (-35%) |
Studio rent in Olive Branch — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Olive Branch?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Olive Branch, Mississippi is $1,430 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,896.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Olive Branch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Olive Branch expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Olive Branch's studio median of $1,430 is +11% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Olive Branch rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Olive Branch ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Olive Branch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Southaven ($1,425), Memphis ($1,147), Horn Lake ($1,170).