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Mississippi Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$767
2 Bedrooms
$1,024
3 Bedrooms
$1,323
YoY Trend
-1.3%
Days on Market
58d
Jackson W
39209
1BR$700
2BR$847
3BR$995
YoY
-2.6%
DOM
64d
Listings
38
Gulfport N
39503
1BR$834
2BR$1,200
3BR$1,650
YoY
0%
DOM
51.83d
Listings
125
Mississippi Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Mississippi
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 20 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Mississippi security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Mississippi law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No entry notice required
→No rent control
→Fastest eviction timeline
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Basic habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Mississippi before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Mississippi rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Mississippi
Mississippi has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Mississippi Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Mississippi?+
The average eviction timeline in Mississippi is 20 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $60–$140.
What is the security deposit limit in Mississippi?+
In Mississippi, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Mississippi have rent control?+
No. Mississippi has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Mississippi?+
Mississippi does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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