The average Airbnb cost in Mississippi runs from about $142 per booked night in Jackson and $173 in Biloxi to $208 in Starkville, $216 in Ocean Springs and $226 in Gulfport, based on AirDNA’s trailing 12-month figures. Gulf Coast and college-town markets cost about 20 to 60 percent more than the capital.
Quick Answer
Budget roughly $140 to $175 per booked night in Jackson and Biloxi, and about $210 to $225 in Starkville, Ocean Springs and Gulfport. These are market averages, not quotes, so college game weekends and summer beach dates can cost more.
Key Takeaways
- AirDNA ADRs: Jackson $142, Biloxi $173, Starkville $208, Ocean Springs $216, Gulfport $226 (pages updated September 16 to October 20, 2026).
- Jackson has the highest occupancy of the five at 64%.
- Mississippi cities and counties set their own tourism and lodging taxes, and some cover short-term rentals.
- Airbnb shows US guests a fee-inclusive price before taxes.
Mississippi Airbnb Prices by City
Mississippi’s rentals cluster in the capital, on the Gulf Coast and around university towns. The table uses AirDNA’s market data, which reports the average nightly price paid on booked nights over the trailing 12 months.
| Mississippi market | Average daily rate | Occupancy | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $142 | 64% | State capital with steady business and event demand. |
| Biloxi | $173 | 51% | Gulf Coast casino and beach market. |
| Starkville | $208 | 41% | Mississippi State University town with game-weekend spikes. |
| Ocean Springs | $216 | 54% | Small Gulf Coast arts town. |
| Gulfport | $226 | 47% | Coastal city with beach and port access. |
Note: ADR is the average price paid on booked nights. It mixes room types and home sizes, and AirDNA tracks short-term rentals generally rather than Airbnb alone. Starkville comes from AirDNA’s Mississippi overview (updated October 20, 2026); Jackson’s page was updated September 16, 2026. AirDNA’s Oxford page showed charts only through 2023, so Oxford is left out. Live figures change monthly.
Gulfport’s $226 is about $84 above Jackson’s $142. A room or small apartment will often sit below its market average, while a beachfront house in summer can sit far above it.
What Changes Mississippi Airbnb Prices
- Coast versus inland: Gulf Coast markets have beach homes and condos, which lift averages in summer.
- College and event weekends: Starkville and other university towns see spikes on football weekends and graduation.
- Casino and festival dates: Biloxi and Gulfport rates rise on big event weekends.
- Property type and size: entire homes cost more than private rooms.
- Pools, water views and pet-friendly stays: popular extras that raise demand.
For groups, compare cost per person. A $226 beach house shared by six guests is about $38 each per night before fees and tax.
Pro Tip: Compare midweek and off-peak dates as well as weekends. The discount varies by property, but moving off a game or festival weekend usually widens your choices.
Fees and Taxes to Budget For
Airbnb says US guests see a fee-inclusive total price before taxes on all listings, so mandatory fees such as cleaning should already be in the displayed price. Under the split-fee structure, the guest service fee ranges from 14.1% to 16.5% of the booking subtotal.
Warning: Do not automatically add another 15% to the price Airbnb displays in the US. That can double-count fees already included. Open the price breakdown at checkout.
Mississippi cities and counties levy their own tourism and lodging taxes. The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s list of local tourism and economic development taxes includes examples such as a 3% Laurel tourism tax whose definition covers Airbnb, Vrbo and similar rentals, and a 2% Eupora tax that applies to hotels, motels and Airbnbs. The page does not give the state sales tax rate on lodging, so rely on the tax lines at checkout.
A flat cleaning fee makes short stays costlier per night. For example, a $150 cleaning fee is $75 a night on a two-night stay but about $21 a night on a seven-night stay.
How to Save on a Mississippi Airbnb
- Pick the right base. Jackson and Biloxi average below Gulfport, Ocean Springs and Starkville.
- Avoid peak weekends. Football weekends, summer beach dates and big events cost the most.
- Stay longer. The cleaning fee is spread over more nights, and some hosts offer weekly discounts.
- Split a larger home. Compare cost per person against separate rooms.
- Filter only for what you need. Pools, water views and extra bedrooms narrow supply and raise prices.
- Compare total prices. A lower cleaning fee can beat a cheaper nightly rate.
Prefer a hotel? See our guides to Mississippi hotel prices, Mississippi motel prices, Biloxi hotels and Jackson hotels. Neighboring states are covered in our Tennessee Airbnb guide, Louisiana Airbnb guide and Alabama Airbnb guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Airbnb price per night in Mississippi?
There is no single statewide figure. AirDNA’s trailing 12-month ADRs are about $142 in Jackson, $173 in Biloxi, $208 in Starkville, $216 in Ocean Springs and $226 in Gulfport.
Which Mississippi city has the cheapest Airbnbs?
Of the five markets here, Jackson has the lowest ADR at about $142, followed by Biloxi at about $173. Starkville, Ocean Springs and Gulfport run roughly $208 to $226.
What taxes apply to a Mississippi Airbnb?
Mississippi cities and counties set their own tourism and lodging taxes, and some cover short-term rentals. For example, the Department of Revenue lists a 3% Laurel tourism tax that includes Airbnb-type rentals. Check the tax lines at checkout for the exact total.
Does Airbnb show cleaning fees in the displayed price?
For US guests, Airbnb shows a fee-inclusive total price before taxes, so mandatory fees such as cleaning are included. The breakdown still lists the individual charges and taxes.
When is the cheapest time to book a Mississippi Airbnb?
Midweek nights and dates away from football weekends, festivals and peak beach season are usually cheaper. The saving varies by property, so compare the same listing across a few date combinations.
Is an Airbnb cheaper than a hotel in Mississippi?
It depends on the trip. A hotel can be cheaper for one traveler on a short stay, while an Airbnb may suit families and groups that need several bedrooms and a kitchen. Compare the full after-tax total for the same dates and guests.
Conclusion
Mississippi Airbnb prices run from about $142 per booked night in Jackson to about $226 in Gulfport, with Biloxi near $173. Choose the city first, then compare the fee-inclusive total and the tax lines at checkout.
Flexible dates, a capital-city base and a longer stay are the most dependable ways to lower the nightly cost.
Sources
- AirDNA Mississippi overview – Starkville ADR and occupancy; page updated October 20, 2026.
- AirDNA Jackson, Biloxi, Ocean Springs and Gulfport market pages – ADR and occupancy, trailing 12 months, pages updated September 16 to October 20, 2026.
- Mississippi Department of Revenue: tourism and economic development taxes – examples of local lodging taxes.
- Airbnb: pricing display in the United States – fee-inclusive total price before taxes.
- Airbnb: service fees – guest service fee range.
