Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean Springs, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ocean Springs rent stands today

    Ocean Springs, MS rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $79 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month at the city's peak level of $2,000/month.

  • Ocean Springs is 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average in rental costs. The market offers 108 total rentals across the city.

  • Price ranges

    In Ocean Springs, studios rent for around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,525/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month. Houses command a higher median rent of $2,125/month compared to apartments at $1,188/month, providing distinct price options for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    One-bedroom rents in Ocean Springs increased by 56.4% year over year, far outpacing the citywide rise of 5.0%. This large increase shows stronger growth in smaller units compared to other segments.

Median rent

Median rent in Ocean Springs

$1,995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ocean Springs is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ocean Springs

108

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ocean Springs rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ocean Springs, MS

Average rent prices in Ocean Springs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,188, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Springs run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,155.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

153%

-

1 bedroom

$1,525

5%

45%

2 bedroom

$1,995

2%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

153%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,649
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean Springs, MS is 21% higher than the median rent in Biloxi, MS.

Discover rentals in Ocean Springs, MS

Breaker's Residential - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

Breaker's Residential

8100 Seaman Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39565

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$622–$1,173

Apartment for rent

318 Porter Avenue Apts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

318 Porter Avenue Apts

318 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

318 Porter Ave Apt 208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ocean Springs

318 Porter Ave Apt 208, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

8700 Spring Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ocean Springs

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

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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 $1,995 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ocean Springs?

Average rent prices in Ocean Springs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Ocean Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ocean Springs is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more 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 $80,000/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?

Ocean Springs, MS rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

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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