How much does it cost to rent in Ridgeland, MS?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Ridgeland, MS is $1,473. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ridgeland cheaper than other Mississippi cities?

Ridgeland falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #18 out of 29 cities at $1,473/mo.

When was Ridgeland rent data last updated?

Ridgeland rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Ridgeland, MS?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Ridgeland, MS at $1,390 per month, which is 6% below the $1,473 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Ridgeland

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Pop. 24,587·18th most expensive in Mississippi·Ridgeland rents are up 8.9% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,473/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

-$489

Rising (Monthly)

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Ridgeland · $1,473

More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

37/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Ridgeland's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,473/mo

Expected by trend

$1,384/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Ridgeland's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR+

$1,840

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,390/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,473 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$17,676/yr

At $1,473/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ridgeland, MS is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,587

Median income

$66,038

Median age

35.7

Renters

52.7%

Age distribution

20.9%

27.7%

27.1%

14.6%

Under 1820.9%

18–3427.7%

35–5427.1%

55–649.7%

65+14.6%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

41.2%

46.4%

White41.2%

Black46.4%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian3.5%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

12.7%

30.2%

51.7%

No HS diploma5.5%

HS diploma12.7%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+51.7%

Housing tenure

47.3%

52.7%

Owner47.3%

Renter52.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Ridgeland, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,268 → $1,473

up 16.2%

Income

$64,034 → $66,038

up 3.1%

Population

24,330 → 24,587

up 1.1%

Renter share

50.1% → 52.7%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

54% → 51.7%

-2.3 pts

Median age

34.5 → 35.7

+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Ridgeland, MS paid around $1,268 a month. That figure now sits near $1,473, up 16.2% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Ridgeland, MS now reports about $66,038, up from $64,034 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Ridgeland, MS adding about 257 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 50.1% to 52.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54% to 51.7% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Ridgeland, MS reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ridgeland on your salary?

At $1,473/mo, how Ridgeland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $76,529/yr · Rent = 23.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $54,335/yr · Rent = 32.5% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $62,589/yr · Rent = 28.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $111,869/yr · Rent = 15.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $142,941/yr · Rent = 12.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $50,876/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $45,935/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $56,619/yr · Rent = 31.2% income

stretched

By apartment size

Ridgeland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ridgeland. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Ridgeland, MS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ridgeland is $1,473/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,670/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($66,038/yr), Ridgeland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridgeland an affordable city for renters?

Ridgeland is considered affordable for renters. At $1,473/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($66,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ridgeland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ridgeland?

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 $1,473/mo in Ridgeland. The local median household income is $66,038/yr, meaning the typical Ridgeland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ridgeland?

Rent in Ridgeland has increased 8.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ridgeland rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Ridgeland is middle-of-the-pack for Mississippi for rent, ranking #18 out of 29 tracked cities at $1,473/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ridgeland?

Jackson is nearby and more affordable at $1,251/mo, which is $222 less than Ridgeland.

What percentage of Ridgeland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.7% of Ridgeland households are renters, while 47.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ridgeland has a strong rental market.

How does Ridgeland rent compare to the national average?

Ridgeland's median rent of $1,473/mo is $489 (25%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #18 out of 29 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,473/mo, rent takes ~27% of Ridgeland's median household income ($66,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ridgeland 27%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.7%

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