Apartments for rent in Mississippi are less expensive than the national average. The price of a studio averages $668 per month, which is $668 below the national average. The price of a one-bedroom averages $1160 per month, which is $193 below the national average. Larger Mississippi apartment rentals follow the same trends. The price of a two-bedroom averages $769 per month, which is $287 below the national average. The price of a three-bedroom averages $875 per month, which is $470 below the national average.

If you're searching for an Mississippi apartment rental you should know that the trends vary depending on which city or county you're looking at. The most expensive Mississippi apartments for rent are in Robinsonville and Flowood.

Economy:
Mississippi has the lowest median household income and per capita income in the nation, making it arguably the poorest state in the country. Mississippians receive approximately $2 for every dollar they send to Washington D.C. in taxes, the second highest ratio in the country. Education, health and social services are the biggest employers in the state, followed by manufacturing and retail. Agriculture remains a major presence, particularly soybeans and cotton, which Mississippians produce at among the highest levels in the nation.

Noteworthy:
The Mississippi Blues Trail, which will be marked with important historical sites in history of blues music, is currently under construction. Many, if not most, of legendary early and mid 20th century bluesmen came from Mississippi.