Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean Springs, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ocean Springs, MS rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, despite a 7.1% increase month over month in recent months.

  • Ocean Springs, MS sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 81 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Ocean Springs run around $2,750/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,412/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 43.7%.

  • Price ranges

    Houses, which make up 60.9% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,950/month compared to $1,399/month for apartments. This property-type split shows the range of rental options available.

Median rent

Median rent in Ocean Springs

$1,850/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ocean Springs is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ocean Springs

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ocean Springs rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ocean Springs, MS

Average rent prices in Ocean Springs have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Ocean Springs, MS

Rent prices in Ocean Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocean Springs is $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Springs run $1,046 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,177.

Listings

Studio

$2,750

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

31%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$1,750

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,412

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,412

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ocean Springs and Biloxi by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ocean Springs

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,537
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean Springs, MS is 20% higher than the median rent in Biloxi, MS.

Discover rentals in Ocean Springs, MS

The Colonnades - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Colonnades

4901 Riley Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

2 baths

$842–$1,038

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.
Breaker's Residential - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Breaker's Residential

8100 Seaman Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39565

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$934–$1,592

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.
318 Porter Avenue Apts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

318 Porter Avenue Apts

318 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
431 Bechtel Boulevard Building 1 Unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

431 Bechtel Boulevard Building 1 Unit 3

431 Bechtel Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

2 baths

$975

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 Ocean Springs, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Ocean Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Ocean Springs?

The average rent in Ocean Springs is $1,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ocean Springs?

Average rent prices in Ocean Springs have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Ocean Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ocean Springs is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocean Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Ocean Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ocean Springs?

February offers the best rental deals in Ocean Springs, with rents running about 12% lower than the peak prices you'll see in June.

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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