What is the average apartment size in Hattiesburg City?

The average size for a Hattiesburg City, MS apartment is 1,003 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hattiesburg City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hattiesburg City is $1,237 per month, a 2.96% increase from last year’s average of $1,201.

What is the average apartment size in Hattiesburg City?

The typical apartment in Hattiesburg City offers about 1,003 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hattiesburg City, MS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hattiesburg City?

The typical rent budget in Hattiesburg City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hattiesburg City?

In Hattiesburg City, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hattiesburg City is $1,237, a 2.96% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,201.

One-bedroom apartments provide 773 square feet for $969, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,246 offer 1,061 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,328 sq ft) for $1,557, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hattiesburg City, MS

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,237	1,003 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$969	773 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,246	1,061 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,557	1,328 sq. ft.

Hattiesburg City, MS rent trends

Rental prices in Hattiesburg City, MS have increased by 2.96% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,201 to $1,237.

What's the typical rent budget in Hattiesburg City, MS?

The largest share of rentals in Hattiesburg City, MS (38%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hattiesburg City, MS?

12,848 or 64% of the households in Hattiesburg City, MS are renter-occupied while 7,377 or 36% are owner-occupied.

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How Hattiesburg City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hattiesburg City	$1,237
Hattiesburg	$1,227
Jackson	$1,077
Gulfport	$1,144
Biloxi	$1,215
Ridgeland	$1,282
Oxford	$2,228
Brandon	$1,589
Ocean Springs	$1,368
Southaven	$1,419
Flowood	$1,530
Long Beach	$1,243

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hattiesburg City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.