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Rental Market Trends in Houston, MS

What is the average rent in Houston, MS?

$595/month

Average Rent

680 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Houston, MS is $595 per month. This is 63% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Houston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Houston, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $595 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $648 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $731 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$595/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$648/month
753 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$731/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Houston, MS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Houston, MS
Last Updated June 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Houston, MS
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, MS?

Because the average rent in Houston is $595, you’ll want to make about $1,983 per month or $23,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Houston, MS

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Apartment Averages

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223 Chenault St

223 Chenault St

223 Chenault St,
Houston, MS 38851

3 Beds | $750

116 S Child St

116 S Child St

116 S Child St,
Okolona, MS 38860

2 Beds | $700

119 S Mcsweyn Pl

119 S Mcsweyn Pl

119 S Mcsweyn Pl,
Bruce, MS 38915

2 Beds | $1,350

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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