Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Madison

$2,500/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 4% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,485. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,024 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,464

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,034

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,100

14%

-

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,200

22%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,464

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,034

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

22%

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$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, MS is 35% higher than the median rent in Brandon, MS.

Discover rentals in Madison, MS

453 Pine Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

House for rent

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15h ago

House for rent in Madison

House for rent

517 Hunters Creek Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison

House for rent

Available Jul 1

140 Millhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison

3 beds

0 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available May 17

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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 $2,500 per month as of May 23, 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 4% since last year.

How does Madison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Madison?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison are Cypress Lake ($1,295/mo), Natchez Trace Village ($1,299/mo), and Wright's Mill ($1,364/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?

Madison's 2025 rental market shows 2-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month. 1-bedroom apartments do not appear in the current market averages, indicating very limited availability for this bedroom type.

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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