Emerald Lakes South
1632 Emerald Lake Dr,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
$1,975 - $2,300
3-4 Beds
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS
Area Guide
An oceanfront city across the bay from Biloxi.
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Ocean Springs is arguably one of the most popular choices for new residents to Gulfport or Biloxi. If you rent an apartment in downtown Ocean Springs, you'll be near an eclectic mix of local shops and art galleries that really add character to the neighborhood. This coastal community is near some spectacular beaches and is home to the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
While Ocean Springs is definitely its own city, it is considered to be part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. With two major cities just minutes away on either side of Ocean Springs, there is no shortage of great places to find an apartment. Proud oak trees line the path downtown as you pass locally-owned restaurants and shops. If you are bringing a family with you, the Ocean Springs School District is ranked as an "A" school district by the state of Mississippi, which is the highest ranking available.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Ocean Springs, MS is $1,025 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocean Springs has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,025/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,373/month
2,035 Sq Ft
Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
39
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades 4-6
1,332 Students
Public
Grades K-3
635 Students
Public
Grades K-3
530 Students
Public
Grades K-3
498 Students
St Martin East Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-3
685 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
995 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,899 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gulf Islands National Seashore-Mississippi
- Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
- Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
- Shepard State Park
Military Bases
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 November 2025.