Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Picayune, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Picayune

$950/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Picayune is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Picayune

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Picayune rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Picayune, MS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Picayune, MS

Average rent prices in Picayune have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 Picayune, MS

Rent prices in Picayune vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Picayune is $975, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Picayune run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$895

5%

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,550

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$950

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$950

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

Compare median rent prices in Picayune and Bay Saint Louis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Picayune

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Picayune, MS is 37% lower than the median rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Discover rentals in Picayune, MS

1008 Telly Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Picayune

2 beds

0 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 28

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Frequently asked questions for Picayune, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Picayune rental market.

How much is rent in Picayune?

The average rent in Picayune is $950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Picayune?

Average rent prices in Picayune have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

How does Picayune rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Picayune is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Picayune?

To comfortably afford rent in Picayune, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Picayune?

Picayune offers pet-friendly options with 44% of rental listings welcoming pets. The city averages about 9 listings available per month, providing a steady selection of apartments that accommodate pets alongside other amenities.

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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