Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$2,499/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $2,499 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $574 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Canton, MS

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,022, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,059

No Change

34%

2 bedroom

$1,380

3%

49%

3 bedroom

$2,499

10%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,695

20%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,059

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

49%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

34%

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$2,499
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,020
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, MS is 24% higher than the median rent in Brandon, MS.

Discover rentals in Canton, MS

433 Meadowlark Dr #D1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

433 Meadowlark Dr #D8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

584 Singleton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

House for rent

131 Whisper Ridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

MANUFACTURED - Canton, MS

131 Whisper Ridge Ave, Canton, MS 39046

3 beds

2 baths

$1,175

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 $2,499 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $574 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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