Typical residential security deposit amount a landlord holds and later accounts for on a return statement in Mississippi (2026)
A typical Mississippi range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Mississippi
Mississippi deposits fall well below the national typical range in most of the state, with Jackson, the Gulf coast, and Oxford the higher markets. State law sets no cap and is commonly cited as allowing 45 days to return the deposit with an itemized notice, with fewer procedural rules than most states, so confirm the current statute. Subtropical humidity, hurricanes on the coast, and termites make moisture and pest issues routine, and storm damage belongs with the insurer.
Tips for Mississippi buyers
- Photograph window sills, closets, and under-sink cabinets at move-in since humidity staining is a frequent source of disputes.
- Keep hurricane and flood repair invoices out of deposit statements entirely.
- Oxford and Starkville turn over on the university calendar; line up cleaners for late summer.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. A typical single deposit on a market-rate residential rental is commonly around one month's rent, which puts most deposits somewhere in this range; actual amounts vary widely with local rents, unit size, pets, and state caps, and this is a working reference rather than a survey figure.
Price your project
- Deposit Deduction Depreciation Calculator: Estimates how much of a carpet, paint, blind, or appliance replacement a landlord can fairly deduct from a security deposit once the item's age and normal wear are taken into account.
- Security Deposit Refund Statement Calculator: Adds up the deposit held, any interest owed, and each itemized deduction to show the exact refund due to the tenant or the balance the tenant still owes.
- Late Deposit Return Penalty Exposure Calculator: Shows landlords how many days remain before a state return deadline and what missing it could cost when a statute allows forfeited deductions or multiplied damages.