Studio Apartment Rent in Ridgeland, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ridgeland, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,451 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland
Compare Ridgeland'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
| # | 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 (this page) | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl | $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 Ridgeland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ridgeland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MS | 5.6 mi | $1,570 | +$390 (+33%) |
| Jackson, MS | 6.6 mi | $984 | $-196 (-17%) |
| Flowood, MS | 8.5 mi | $1,370 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Pearl, MS | 12.7 mi | $1,080 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Clinton, MS | 13 mi | $1,160 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Byram, MS | 17.3 mi | $1,270 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Brandon, MS | 19 mi | $1,310 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 97.3 mi | $905 | $-275 (-23%) |
| Starkville, MS | 116.1 mi | $820 | $-360 (-31%) |
| Monroe, LA | 130.2 mi | $700 | $-480 (-41%) |
| Hammond, LA | 133.9 mi | $1,000 | $-180 (-15%) |
| Covington, LA | 135.7 mi | $1,220 | +$40 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Ridgeland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ridgeland?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ridgeland, Mississippi is $1,180 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,451.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ridgeland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ridgeland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ridgeland's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ridgeland rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Ridgeland ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ridgeland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jackson ($984), Pearl ($1,080), Clinton ($1,160).