Studio Apartment Rent in Pearl, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pearl, Mississippi as of August 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,522 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pearl
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 Pearl
Compare Pearl'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 | Purvis | $860 |
| 10 | Gautier | $880 |
| 11 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 12 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 13 | Jackson | $984 |
| 14 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 15 | Pearl (this page) | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,570 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,430 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,425 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,370 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,310 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,270 |
| 7 | Ridgeland | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl (this page) | $1,080 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Jackson | $984 |
| 15 | Tupelo | $905 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pearl.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pearl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowood, MS | 4.9 mi | $1,370 | +$290 (+27%) |
| Jackson, MS | 9.5 mi | $984 | $-96 (-9%) |
| Brandon, MS | 12.3 mi | $1,310 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Byram, MS | 12.4 mi | $1,270 | +$190 (+18%) |
| Ridgeland, MS | 12.7 mi | $1,180 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Madison, MS | 17.3 mi | $1,570 | +$490 (+45%) |
| Clinton, MS | 19.5 mi | $1,160 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 84.9 mi | $905 | $-175 (-16%) |
| Purvis, MS | 89.1 mi | $860 | $-220 (-20%) |
| Starkville, MS | 119.4 mi | $820 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Hammond, LA | 123.6 mi | $1,000 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Covington, LA | 124.3 mi | $1,220 | +$140 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Pearl — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pearl?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pearl, Mississippi is $1,080 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,522.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pearl?
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 Pearl expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pearl'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 Pearl rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 26 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Pearl ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pearl?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jackson ($984), Hattiesburg ($905), Purvis ($860).