Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mississippi State University, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Starkville

$1,009/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Starkville is $1,009 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $891 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Starkville

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Starkville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mississippi State University, MS

Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Mississippi State University, MS

Rent prices in Starkville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Starkville is $975, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Starkville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $949.

Listings

Studio

$1,219

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,035

-

6%

2 bedroom

$953

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,680

-

46%

4 bedroom

$899

-

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,219

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$953

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,680

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mississippi State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Mississippi State University, MS

100 Dawg Drive, Suite 100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

100 Dawg Drive, Suite 100

100 Dawg Dr, Starkville, MS 39759

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$510–$1,035

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Spruill Townhomes I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Spruill Townhomes I

1016 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.
Triangle Townhomes  - ANS - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Triangle Townhomes - ANS

1212 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2 beds

1 bath

$783

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
The Oaklyn - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

The Oaklyn

205 Lynn Ln, Starkville, MS 39759

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,099

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 Mississippi State University, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Starkville rental market.

How much is rent in Starkville?

The average rent in Starkville is $1,009 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Starkville?

Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Starkville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Starkville is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $891 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Starkville?

To comfortably afford rent in Starkville, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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).

Triangle Townhomes - ANS