The Chelsea
8 Eagles Trl,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
$579 - $1,695
2-4 Beds
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
The University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS Area Guide
Southern Mississippi to the top! Go Eagles!
Southern Miss
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Golden Eagles
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Public
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Friendly
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Spirited
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Inclusive
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Diverse
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Welcoming
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Initially founded in 1910 as a small teacher’s college, the University of Southern Mississippi has since grown into a comprehensive doctoral and research university with a proud history and an eye on the future. Southern Miss nurtures student success by providing distinctive and competitive educational programs in a welcoming environment, featuring more than 140 undergraduate programs and more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs. Situated in a college town, Southern Miss is central to clusters of available rental properties such as cottages, apartments, and townhomes. Convenience to I-59 allows for simple commutes from the outskirts of town as well. There’s always something going on at Southern Miss, with more than 280 student groups averaging 500 events every month. There’s also NCAA Division I Golden Eagles athletics, musical events, intramural sports, and the annual Crawfish Fest to look forward to on campus. Hattiesburg blends a college town atmosphere with an upscale entertainment district downtown as well as numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Southern Miss is just a 90-minute drive from both Jackson and New Orleans.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hattiesburg, MS is $745 for a studio, $932 for one bedroom, $1,100 for two bedrooms, and $1,416 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hattiesburg has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$745/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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761 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$932/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,011 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,100/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,272 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,416/month
Average Rent
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
43
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 PK-5
349 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
764 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
712 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
342 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,294 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
529 Students
Public
Grades 6
275 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
342 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
964 Students
Public
Grades 9
342 Students
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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.