Record-high rent in Mississippi
Cities in Mississippi where this month's typical rent is the highest in Zillow's records for that city, fastest-rising first. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Ridgeland ranks first, with a median rent of $1,445/mo.
- Across all 8 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,445/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Cities whose rent this month is the highest in at least three years of Zillow's rent index for that city. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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8 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RidgelandMS | $1,445/mo | +14.2% | -- | 26.3% |
| 02 | MadisonMS | $2,292/mo | +5.0% | -- | 23.0% |
| 03 | TupeloMS | $1,423/mo | +4.9% | -- | 25.8% |
| 04 | OxfordMS | $2,338/mo | +4.5% | -- | 43.5% |
| 05 | BiloxiMS | $1,341/mo | +4.3% | -- | 28.1% |
| 06 | JacksonMS | $1,228/mo | +3.5% | +33.6% | 35.0% |
| 07 | HattiesburgMS | $1,315/mo | +3.4% | -- | 34.1% |
| 08 | BrandonMS | $1,787/mo | +3.1% | +27.7% | 23.1% |