Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
Olive Branch, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Olive Branch rent stands today

    Olive Branch, MS rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters are paying $3 more per month on average than last year, a negligible change that contrasts with a more notable 1.8% month-over-month increase.

  • Olive Branch runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 80 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Olive Branch, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,491/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,672/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,840/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,295/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up 53.9% of rentals, while 4+ bedrooms account for 33.7%.

Median rent

Median rent in Olive Branch

$1,950/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Olive Branch is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Olive Branch

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch, MS

Average rent prices in Olive Branch have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Olive Branch, MS

Rent prices in Olive Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Olive Branch is $2,275, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Olive Branch run $1,491 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,672.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,491

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,672

11%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,840

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,295

6%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,491

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Olive Branch and Bartlett by all bedroom counts and property types.

Olive Branch

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olive Branch, MS is 3% lower than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.

Discover rentals in Olive Branch, MS

10256 Palmer Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

2 baths

$1,570

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.
9453 Wickfield Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

0 baths

$1,625

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.
10126 Stephenson Ln - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

2 baths

$1,635

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.
10331 Oak Leaf Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Olive Branch, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Olive Branch rental market.

How much is rent in Olive Branch?

The average rent in Olive Branch is $1,950 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Olive Branch?

Average rent prices in Olive Branch have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Olive Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Olive Branch is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Olive Branch?

To comfortably afford rent in Olive Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Olive Branch?

January offers the best rental deals in Olive Branch, with rents running about 8% lower than peak summer pricing. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter months can deliver meaningful savings.

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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