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Pearl

Pop. 27,737·13th most expensive in Mississippi·Pearl rents are up 7.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,487/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$478
Rising (Monthly)
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Pearl · $1,487
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
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Rents are right about where Pearl's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,487/mo
Expected by trend
$1,459/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,270/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,844/yr
At $1,487/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pearl, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,737
Median income
$61,695
Median age
36.4
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
21.2%
27.1%
25.4%
14.4%
Under 1821.2%
18–3427.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6412%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
29.1%
White58.2%
Black29.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian2.5%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
25.4%
35.6%
28.1%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Pearl, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,232 → $1,487
up 20.7%
Income
$54,615 → $61,695
up 13.0%
Population
27,017 → 27,737
up 2.7%
Renter share
39.4% → 38.4%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 28.1%
+4.4 pts
Median age
35.2 → 36.4
+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Pearl, MS has increased by $255 per month, settling near $1,487 after starting the period at $1,232. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,615 in 2021 to $61,695 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,017 to 27,737 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.7% to 28.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Pearl, MS market of 2022.

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Pearl rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pearl, MS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pearl is $1,487/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,695/yr), Pearl ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pearl an affordable city for renters?

Pearl is considered affordable for renters. At $1,487/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($61,695/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pearl falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pearl?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,487/mo in Pearl. The local median household income is $61,695/yr, meaning the typical Pearl household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pearl?

Rent in Pearl has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pearl rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Pearl is middle-of-the-pack for Mississippi for rent, ranking #13 out of 28 tracked cities at $1,487/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pearl?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pearl ($1,487/mo): Jackson ($1,270/mo), Byram ($1,408/mo), Ridgeland ($1,451/mo).

What percentage of Pearl residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of Pearl households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. Pearl leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pearl rent compare to the national average?

Pearl's median rent of $1,487/mo is $478 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #13 out of 28 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,487/mo, rent takes ~29% of Pearl's median household income ($61,695/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pearl 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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