Long Beach

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Long Beach, MS Area Guide

Discover the local charm in this beachfront city

Beachfront College Town Historic Local Restaurants Great Schools

Sandy beaches, great schools, and local eateries define this large, beachfront city. Long Beach, Mississippi is a wonderful place for the whole family. It’s zoned into the Long Beach School District with a multitude of public schools, filled with dedicated teachers and faculty and great athletic programs. The University of Southern Mississippi resides in Long Beach, bringing a vibrant, youthful vibe to the town. A highly visited landmark and tourist attraction near the university is the Friendship Oak. This large, live oak tree is a celebrated campus landmark that dates back to 1487.

Local businesses and restaurants are a staple to the community, such as Harbor View Café. Enjoy classics like fried pickles and po’boys paired with a delicious cocktail on an outdoor patio with views of the gulf. Right on the beach, you’ll discover Steve’s Marina, a two-story beachfront cafe and bar. Their nautical theme goes perfectly with their seafood staples. After you find your apartment in Long Beach, take the time to sit on the sandy beaches, soak in the sun, and breathe in the fresh air.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Long Beach, MS is $1,075 for one bedroom, $1,229 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Long Beach has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,075/month
804 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Long Beach, MS is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Long Beach Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Long Beach Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
  • Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Gulfport-Biloxi International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.