Last updated on June 2, 2026

Average rent in
Greenville, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Greenville

$919/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenville is $919 per month as of May 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,031 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenville

3

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greenville rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%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 Greenville, MS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Greenville, MS

Average rent prices in Greenville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Greenville, MS

Rent prices in Greenville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $909, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $909.

Listings

1 bedroom

$899

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$909

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,079

5%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$909

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,079

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Greenville, 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 Greenville, MS compare to other cities?

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

Greenville

Median rent price$919
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenville, MS is 44% lower than the median rent in Canton, MS.

Discover rentals in Greenville, MS

614 Fairview Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenville

Newly Renovated

614 Fairview Ave #7, Greenville, MS 38701

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

508 Jo Ann Cir - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Greenville

508 JoAnn Circle

508 Jo Ann Cir, Greenville, MS 38701

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Greenville, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Greenville rental market.

How much is rent in Greenville?

The average rent in Greenville is $919 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenville?

Average rent prices in Greenville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,031 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenville?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenville, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Greenville?

Greenville offers excellent options for renters with pets, as pet-friendly policies are available in the rental market. Air conditioning and pet-friendly features tie as the most common amenities found in available listings.

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).

Apartments for rent in Greenville