Rent in Laurel, MS
Across Laurel's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $758 a month, with figures from $595–$986. The highest typical rent is in 39440 ($920) and the lowest in 39443 ($595). Owner-occupied homes in Jones County pay about 0.74% 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 | $749 | $749 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $754 | $754 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $758 | $595–$986 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $855 | $772–$1,175 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,559 | $1,559 | 2 |
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).
Laurel ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Laurel, MS?
- About $758 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $595–$986. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Laurel, MS?
- About $754 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $754. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Laurel, MS?
- About $855 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $772–$1,175. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Laurel, MS?
- About $749 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $749. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Laurel, MS?
- About $1,559 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,559. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Laurel ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 39440 has the highest typical rent at $920 a month, and 39443 the lowest at $595.
- What is the property tax rate in Laurel, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jones County pay a typical 0.74% 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 Laurel rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).