Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Southern Mississippi, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Purvis

$1,021/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Purvis is $1,021 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $879 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Purvis

123

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Purvis rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 3% 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 $924, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Purvis run $806 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

31%

1 bedroom

$799

-

15%

2 bedroom

$995

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,495

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,100

-

43%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

43%

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

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

4010 O'Ferral, Unit N/A

4010 Oferral St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

1 bed

0 baths

$449

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.
822 Edwards St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hattiesburg

822 Edwards St #1, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

1 bed

1 bath

$450

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.
125 Wavenue, #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petal

125 West 9th Ave

125 Wavenue, #2, Petal, MS 39465

2 beds

1 bath

$685

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.
Royal Oaks Apartment Homes New - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Royal Oaks Apartment Homes New

22 Central School Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$950

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.

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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 $1,021 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Purvis?

Average rent prices in Purvis have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Purvis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Purvis is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $879 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 $41,000/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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