Rent in Hattiesburg, MS
Across Hattiesburg's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,316 a month, with figures from $985–$1,316. The highest typical rent is in 39407 ($1,316) and the lowest in 39401 ($985). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Forrest County pay about 0.81% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $916 | $564–$916 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $1,117 | $798–$1,117 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,316 | $985–$1,316 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,676 | $1,053–$1,676 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,730 | $1,310–$1,853 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hattiesburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg, MS?
- About $1,316 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $985–$1,316. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hattiesburg, MS?
- About $1,117 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $798–$1,117. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hattiesburg, MS?
- About $1,676 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,053–$1,676. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hattiesburg, MS?
- About $916 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $564–$916. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hattiesburg, MS?
- About $1,730 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,310–$1,853. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Hattiesburg ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 39407 has the highest typical rent at $1,316 a month, and 39401 the lowest at $985.
- What is the property tax rate in Hattiesburg, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Forrest County pay a typical 0.81% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Hattiesburg rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).