Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Mississippi State University, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Starkville

$1,050/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Starkville is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Starkville

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Starkville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 8% 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 $908, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Starkville run $787 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,800

-

3%

2 bedroom

$899

-

21%

3 bedroom

$1,447

-

34%

4 bedroom

$509

-

70%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$509

Last year

70%

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

3d 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

348 Kirk Cauldy Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Starkville

348 Kirk Cauldy Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Starkville

Triangle Townhomes - ANS - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.4

Very good

Triangle Townhomes - ANS

1212 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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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 $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Starkville?

Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Starkville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Starkville is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $42,000/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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