Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Southern Mississippi, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Purvis

$995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Purvis is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Purvis

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Purvis rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Southern Mississippi, MS

Average rent prices in Purvis have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Southern Mississippi, MS

Rent prices in Purvis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Purvis is $931, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Purvis run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,022

-

54%

1 bedroom

$750

-

4%

2 bedroom

$995

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,600

-

12%

4 bedroom

$2,475

-

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,022

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Southern Mississippi, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Southern Mississippi, MS

4010 O'Ferral, Unit N/A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

4010 O'Ferral, Unit N/A

4010 Oferral St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

1 bed

0 baths

$449

822 Edwards St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Hattiesburg

822 Edwards St #1, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

1 bed

1 bath

$450

1201 Dabbs St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hattiesburg

1201 Dabbs Street - 2

1201 Dabbs St #2, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

1 bed

1 bath

$525

1503 West 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

1503 West 7th Street

1503 W 7th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

1 bed

0 baths

$550

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Frequently asked questions for University of Southern Mississippi, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Purvis rental market.

How much is rent in Purvis?

The average rent in Purvis is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Purvis?

Average rent prices in Purvis have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Purvis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Purvis is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Purvis?

To comfortably afford rent in Purvis, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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).

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