Emerald Lakes South
1632 Emerald Lake Dr,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
$1,996 - $2,375
3-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Ocean Springs, MS
What is the average rent in Ocean Springs, MS?
$1,027/month
Average Rent
730 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Ocean Springs, MS is $1,027 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Ocean Springs more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ocean Springs, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,027 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,252 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,677 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ocean Springs, MS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ocean Springs, MS
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
60%
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0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocean Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Gateway East is the most affordable neighborhood in Ocean Springs.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocean Springs?
Based on current rent prices, Gateway East is the most expensive neighborhood in Ocean Springs.
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Which Ocean Springs neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Ocean Springs with the most apartments available is Gateway East .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocean Springs, MS?
Because the average rent in Ocean Springs is $1,027, you’ll want to make about $3,423 per month or $41,076 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.
How does Ocean Springs, MS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ocean Springs, MS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.