Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Laurel, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Laurel
$1,272/mo
38%vs previous year
The average rent in Laurel is $1,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $627 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laurel
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Laurel rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Laurel, MS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Laurel, MS
Average rent prices in Laurel have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Laurel, MS
Rent prices in Laurel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laurel is $925, whereas a house costs $1,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Laurel run $771 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change |  16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Laurel, MS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,422 | 9% | 6% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Laurel, MS.
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Laurel, MS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Laurel, MS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Laurel and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Laurel
33%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laurel, MS is 36% lower than the median rent in Brandon, MS.
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Discover rentals in Laurel, MS
1d ago
2600 Old Amy Rd, Laurel, MS 39440
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$1,179
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4111 University Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$925
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Laurel
2205 Pearson Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
1d ago
2600 Old Amy Rd, Laurel, MS 39440
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$1,179
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4111 University Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$925
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Laurel
2205 Pearson Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
1d ago
2600 Old Amy Rd, Laurel, MS 39440
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$1,179
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2600 Old Amy Rd, Laurel, MS 39440
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$959
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Laurel, MS
Quick answers to common questions about the Laurel rental market.
How much is rent in Laurel?
The average rent in Laurel is $1,272 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laurel?
Average rent prices in Laurel have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.
How does Laurel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Laurel is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $627 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Laurel?
To comfortably afford rent in Laurel, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).