Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We are a pet-friendly rental home community in Ocean Springs, MS designed with your four-legged companions in mind. Residents can enjoy abundant greenspace and natural areas perfect for walks, playtime, and fresh air.

Emerald Lakes South offers 3 & 4-bedroom homes for rent in Ocean Springs, MS ranging between 1,384 and 1,966 square feet in size. Each home features a Whirlpool washer and dryer and electronic thermostat for added convenience, along with thoughtfully designed interiors that include ceiling fans, hardwood floors and high ceilings.

Tours are available in person, virtually, or as a self-guided experience, allowing you to explore the community in the way that works best for you.

Applying is easy and can be completed online through the community website.

Applicants will need to provide a valid driver's license and proof of income during the application process. Household income should be at least three times the monthly rent.

Renter’s insurance is required with a minimum of $300,000 in liability coverage.

Our community does not participate in these programs at this time.

Short-term rentals are not available at this time.

Yes! Please check with our leasing team for current specials.

Utilities are not included in the base rent, but our team can help explain what to expect and how billing works.

Rent can be conveniently paid online through the resident portal.

Refunds are typically processed within 30 days.

Each home includes a private driveway and attached garage for added convenience. Please reach out to the leasing office for further details.

Designated guest parking is not available.

EV charging stations are not currently available.

Yes — pet fees and monthly pet rent apply. Contact our team to learn more!

We allow a maximum of two pets per home, with breed restrictions in place for Pit Bull–type breeds (including American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers), as well as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, Chow Chows, Alaskan Malamutes, and Siberian Huskies.

Our community of homes for rent near St. Martin, MS are packed with comforts designed to make life fun, convenient, and relaxing. Browse our community amenities and apartment features.

Each home at Emerald Lakes South includes in-unit laundry, making everyday living more convenient.

Bike storage is not available on-site, but every home includes a private garage that can offer added storage flexibility.

Packages are delivered directly to resident's front door.

Emerald Lakes South encourage prospective residents with specific accessibility needs to contact the leasing office so the team can help identify the best available housing options.

Furnished homes are not available.

Maintenance requests can be submitted online through the resident portal.

Yes, Emerald Lakes South hosts monthly resident events.

To help maintain a peaceful living environment for all residents, quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Noise concerns should be reported to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

Smoking is not permitted inside homes or within 15 feet of any building.

The closest airport to Emerald Lakes South is Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT), located approximately 25 to 30 minutes away.

Residents of Emerald Lakes South enjoy convenient access to many of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's most popular attractions. Explore the charming shops, local restaurants, and art galleries of Downtown Ocean Springs, visit nearby Gulf Islands National Seashore for beaches, nature trails, and outdoor recreation, or enjoy gaming, entertainment, and dining at the area's renowned Gulf Coast casinos. The community is also close to waterfront parks, fishing spots, and boating opportunities along the coast. Check out our neighborhood page to view all that is around our community near Gulf Park Estates, MS.

The community is served by the Ocean Springs School District.

Lease renewals can be completed by selecting the renewal offer in the resident portal. The lease will then be generated and uploaded for electronic signature.

A 60-day notice is required before moving out.

A 60-day notice must be given prior to move-out. A pre-move-out inspection will be scheduled, and residents must return their keys and notify the office once they have vacated. A final inspection will be completed, and the final account statement will be provided within 7–10 business days.

Subleasing is not allowed at this community.

A 60-day written notice is required. A buyout fee equal to two months’ rent applies, and any rent concessions will be billed back if applicable.