Rent in Petal, MS
A 2-bedroom in Petal, MS (ZIP 39465) typically rents for about $946 a month, with a range of $946–$1,316. 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 | $916 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $624 | $624–$1,117 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $946 | $946–$1,316 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,116 | $1,116–$1,676 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,730 | $1,730 | 1 |
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).
Petal ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Petal, MS?
- About $946 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $946–$1,316. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Petal, MS?
- About $624 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $624–$1,117. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Petal, MS?
- About $1,116 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,116–$1,676. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Petal, MS?
- About $916 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $916. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Petal, MS?
- About $1,730 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,730. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Petal, 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 Petal rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).