Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$1,897/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $1,897 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $51 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Canton, MS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Canton, MS

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Canton, MS

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,198, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,061

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,474

24%

-

3 bedroom

$2,257

14%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,700

7%

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,061

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,474

Last 30 days

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,257

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

55%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, MS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Canton, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, MS is equal to the median rent in Brandon, MS.

Discover rentals in Canton, MS

208 E Center St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

208 E Center St

208 E Center St, Canton, MS 39046

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $1,897 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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