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Biggest seasonal rent swings in Mississippi

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Mississippi cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Oxford ranks first, with a swing of 2.9% between January and October.
Across all 7 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,575/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

7 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	OxfordMS Pop. 26KCompare →	2.9%	January	October	$2,338/mo
02	GulfportMS Pop. 73KCompare →	2.2%	April	September	$1,467/mo
03	Olive BranchMS Pop. 47KCompare →	2.0%	December	July	$1,829/mo
04	Horn LakeMS Pop. 27KCompare →	2.0%	March	August	$1,485/mo
05	SouthavenMS Pop. 56KCompare →	1.6%	February	August	$1,575/mo
06	JacksonMS Pop. 147KCompare →	1.1%	March	July	$1,228/mo
07	BrandonMS Pop. 26KCompare →	0.8%	September	April	$1,787/mo