Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean Springs, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ocean Springs, MS rent slipped 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $286 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the peak of $2,000/month three months ago.

  • Ocean Springs is 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 84 units. This positions the city as a modestly priced market with limited availability.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Ocean Springs rent for $3,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,192/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,492/month. These bedroom tiers show the range renters can expect across unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Ocean Springs slipped 36.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 12.5%. This indicates a sharper cooldown in smaller units compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Ocean Springs

$1,750/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ocean Springs is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ocean Springs

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ocean Springs rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Springs run $1,038 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$3,500

153%

-

1 bedroom

$1,192

4%

32%

2 bedroom

$1,475

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,700

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,492

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

153%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,492

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean Springs, MS is 3% higher than the median rent in Biloxi, MS.

Discover rentals in Ocean Springs, MS

The Colonnades - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.9

Very good

The Colonnades

4901 Riley Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

2 baths

$842–$1,038

Breaker's Residential - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Breaker's Residential

8100 Seaman Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39565

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$934–$1,592

318 Porter Avenue Apts - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8

Very good

318 Porter Avenue Apts

318 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

2 beds

1 bath

$950

8700 Spring Ave Lot A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ocean Springs

Residential Lease, Ocean Springs, MS

8700 Spring Ave Lot A, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

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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 $1,750 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ocean Springs?

Average rent prices in Ocean Springs have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Ocean Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ocean Springs is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/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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