Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Picayune, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Picayune

$1,650/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Picayune is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Picayune

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Picayune rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 32% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,400. 2-bedroom apartments in Picayune run $1,295 on average.

Listings

Studio

$3,500

49%

-

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,765

10%

41%

4 bedroom

$1,650

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Picayune, MS is 8% lower than the median rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Discover rentals in Picayune, MS

126 Margaret Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

126 Margaret Street

126 Margaret St, Picayune, MS 39466

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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.
1008 Telly Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Picayune

2 beds

0 baths

$1,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Rosa St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Picayune

Rosa Street, 205 - 1

Rosa St #1, Picayune, MS 39466

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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 Picayune, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Picayune rental market.

How much is rent in Picayune?

The average rent in Picayune is $1,650 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Picayune?

Average rent prices in Picayune have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.

How does Picayune rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Picayune is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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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