Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Mississippi State University, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Starkville

$999/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Starkville is $999 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $951 less per month.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Starkville

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Starkville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 23% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Starkville run $799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $955.

Listings

Studio

$1,219

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,584

-

1%

2 bedroom

$950

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

35%

4 bedroom

$814

-

68%

Studio

Average rent

$1,219

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,584

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$814

Last year

68%

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

1d 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

Apartment for rent

Sleepy Hollow - AH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Sleepy Hollow - AH

1257 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

1 bed

1 bath

$545

Apartment for rent

Legacy at Louisville (Two Bedroom Flats - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Legacy at Louisville (Two Bedroom Flats

1200 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Cedar Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Cedar Cove Apartments

500 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$774–$1,217

Apartment for rent

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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 $999 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Starkville?

Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Starkville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Starkville is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 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).

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