MS landlord resources
Columbus rental market
Rental-market planning in Columbus, Mississippi, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,371
- Metro
- Columbus, MS
- County in dataset
- Lowndes County
The comparison figure is $1,467. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Mississippi, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 6.5% below that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $16,452
- One vacant week, annualized
- $316
- Example 3× income threshold
- $4,113
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Mississippi dataset, not independent Columbus ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Mississippi: Security deposits
No statutory cap on the deposit amount (Miss. Code § 89-8-21).
No statutory requirement to pay interest.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 45 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Mississippi: Notices and tenancy endings
Nonpayment: written notice that the agreement terminates if rent is not paid within 3 days (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(5)(a)).
Month-to-month terminated by written notice at least 30 days before the termination date; week-to-week 7 days (Miss. Code § 89-8-19).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Justice Court.
Mississippi: Rent regulation
No statewide rent control and no local ordinances in effect; no explicit preemption statute located.
Mississippi: Licensing and registration
No statewide residential rental/landlord license; local business-license requirements may apply.
Mississippi: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Sources supplied for Mississippi
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Miss. Code § 89-8-21 (security deposit return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Miss. Code § 89-8-13 (notices)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Miss. Code § 89-8-19 (periodic tenancy termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30
Offices listed in the dataset
- Mississippi Attorney General , Consumer Protection DivisionAttorney General
- U.S. HUD , MississippiFederal Housing (HUD)