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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hattiesburg, MS is $749 for a studio, $928 for one bedroom, $1,100 for two bedrooms, and $1,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hattiesburg has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$749/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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759 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$928/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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$1,415/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
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Grades PK-5
349 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
764 Students
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Grades PK-5
712 Students
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Grades PK-5
532 Students
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Grades 6-12
342 Students
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Grades PK-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,294 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Public
Grades K-8
275 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
964 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
342 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Hattiesburg Zoo
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.