Last updated on September 2, 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 $1,958/month. Renters are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 3.0%.

  • Olive Branch runs 2.5% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier market with a small total rentals count of 93 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Olive Branch, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,307/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,498/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,798/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,348/month. The market is dominated by larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up nearly 90% of inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment in Olive Branch shows a notable year-over-year increase of 25.3%, diverging from the citywide decline. This segment's rise contrasts with the overall market trend and reveals localized strength in mid-sized units.

Median rent

Median rent in Olive Branch

$1,957/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Olive Branch is $1,957 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $47 more per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Olive Branch

93

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $1,942. 1-bedroom apartments in Olive Branch run $1,307 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,286.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,307

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,497

5%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,797

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,347

1%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,957
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,930
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olive Branch, MS is 1% higher than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.

Discover rentals in Olive Branch, MS

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5d+ ago

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10126 Stephenson Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,635

House for rent

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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10331 Oak Leaf Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olive Branch

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

House for rent

Available Aug 15

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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 $1,957 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Olive Branch?

Average rent prices in Olive Branch have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Olive Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Olive Branch is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $47 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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