Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Ridgeland, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Ridgeland

$1,495/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ridgeland is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $404 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ridgeland

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ridgeland 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+

Rent trends in Ridgeland, MS

Average rent prices in Ridgeland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Ridgeland, MS

Rent prices in Ridgeland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ridgeland is $1,425, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgeland run $1,241 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,464.

Listings

Studio

$1,464

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,241

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,474

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,828

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,450

53%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,464

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,241

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,474

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,828

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

44%

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

Compare median rent prices in Ridgeland and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ridgeland

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ridgeland, MS is 29% lower than the median rent in Brandon, MS.

Discover rentals in Ridgeland, MS

Van Mark - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Van Mark

6811 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,150–$1,560

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.
Orchard Landing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Orchard Landing Apartments

499 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157

2 beds

1 bath

$1,229–$1,386

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.
739 Wicklow Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ridgeland

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,425

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.
297 Cottonwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ridgeland

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

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 Ridgeland, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Ridgeland rental market.

How much is rent in Ridgeland?

The average rent in Ridgeland is $1,495 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ridgeland?

Average rent prices in Ridgeland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Ridgeland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ridgeland is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $404 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ridgeland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ridgeland are Bridgewater ($1,200/mo), Dinsmor ($1,209/mo), and Highland Park Ridgeland ($1,279/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ridgeland?

To comfortably afford rent in Ridgeland, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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