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Purvis, MS

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A peaceful small town with friendly neighbors

Suburb • Affordable • Local Business • Good Schools • Accessible • Wooded • Quiet •

Purvis, Mississippi is known for being a quaint, quiet, and neighborly small town. It’s a relatively wooded area with safe neighborhoods. Purvis is zoned into the Lamar County School District with great schools in the area. With easy access to major highways like US-11 and I-59, many larger cities and amenities are close by. The community is very supportive of local business, and there are plenty of conveniences right in town like grocery stores, car shops, banks, and fast food restaurants. Rent is very affordable in Purvis, so find your perfect apartment and relax knowing that you’re home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Purvis, MS is $1,042 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Purvis has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Purvis Lower Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

454 Students

Rating Unavailable

Purvis Upper Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

373 Students

Rating Unavailable

Purvis Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

383 Students

6
out of 10

Purvis High School

Public

Grades 9-12

620 Students

6
out of 10
School data provided by GreatSchools    The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Top Apartments in Purvis

361 Richburg Rd

361 Richburg Rd

361 Richburg Rd,
Purvis, MS 39475

$1,000 | 2 Beds

103 East St

103 East St

103 East St,
Purvis, MS 39475

$800 | 2 Beds

The Lakes At Turtle Creek Apartment Homes

The Lakes At Turtle Creek Apartment Homes

155 Cross Creek Pky,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,250 - $1,495 | 1-3 Beds

Cross Creek Village

Cross Creek Village

75 Cross Creek Pkwy,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,300 - $1,575 | 1-3 Beds

The Met Apartment Homes

The Met Apartment Homes

27 Lake Forgetful,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,399 - $2,634 | 1-3 Beds

Twin Oaks

Twin Oaks

100 Twin Oaks Ln,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,116 - $3,838 | 1-3 Beds

The Belmont

The Belmont

147 Place Blvd,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,035 - $1,525 | 1-3 Beds

Reserve at Park Place Apartment Homes

Reserve at Park Place Apartment Homes

29 Park Pl,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,379 - $2,727 | 1-3 Beds

The Henry

The Henry

200 Foxgate Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

$1,002 - $1,393 | 1-3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Purvis

361 Richburg Rd

361 Richburg Rd,
Purvis, MS 39475

2 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,000

The Cottages of Hattiesburg

900 Beverly Hills Rd,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

2-5 Beds | | $619 - $978

303 E 8th Ave

303 E 8th Ave,
Petal, MS 39465

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,330

104 Ogilsvie St

104 Ogilsvie St,
Petal, MS 39465

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,600

408 S 13th Ave

408 S 13th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,200

318 E Florence St

318 E Florence St,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,650

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Living in Purvis

History

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In 1908, the city of Purvis was the was the touchdown site of a massive tornado. Today, a plaque and memorial stands in memory of those residents who were affected by the tornado of 1908. The plaque is considered to be one of the city's most prominent historical attractions. Located near the Purvis Public Library, the plaque describes, in detail, the events of that fateful 1908 day. Visitors and residents alike should consider checking out this memorial site as a way of learning more about the tornado, which played a vital role in the city's history.

Restaurants

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 LT's Fish House, a locally owned and operated seafood restaurant located just off of State Route 539, is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors of the town alike. Here, you can find some great homemade seafood dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. For those who do not like seafood, LT's Fish House also serves up traditional cuisine such as sandwiches and burgers.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.