Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$2,495/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $2,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Madison, MS

Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Madison, MS

Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,035, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.

Listings

Studio

$1,464

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,034

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,084

1%

56%

3 bedroom

$2,447

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,520

4%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,464

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,034

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,084

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

36%

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

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

Madison

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, MS is 19% higher than the median rent in Brandon, MS.

Discover rentals in Madison, MS

320 Trace Harbor Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
157 Mackey Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

3 beds

2 baths

$1,925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
120 Cypress Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Madison

Residential Lease, Madison, MS

120 Cypress Dr, Madison, MS 39110

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13 Mallard Pointe Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

Residential Lease, Madison, MS

13 Mallard Pointe Cir, Madison, MS 39110

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Madison, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.

How much is rent in Madison?

The average rent in Madison is $2,495 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison?

Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Madison?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison are Sandalwood ($1,235/mo), Lakes At Grandview ($1,246/mo), and Reunion ($1,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?

To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January and March offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Madison, with January seeing the lowest rents and March being the least competitive month. December has the highest rent, running about 11% higher than January prices.

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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