Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southaven, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Southaven, MS rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $23 more per month on average than last year, though the citywide median is still 1.6% below the peak of $1,880/month in August 2025.

  • Vs. the national market

    Southaven's median rent of $1,850/month is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 81 total rentals, with houses making up 90.2% of the market, reflecting its inventory composition.

  • Price ranges

    In Southaven, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,249/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,466/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,830/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,230/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,915/month in Southaven, MS, while apartments rent for a median of $1,538/month. Houses dominate the rental market, comprising 90.2% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Southaven

$1,850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southaven is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southaven

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southaven 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 Southaven, MS

Average rent prices in Southaven have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Southaven, MS

Rent prices in Southaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southaven is $1,538, whereas a house costs $1,915. 1-bedroom apartments in Southaven run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,538.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,249

6%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,466

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,830

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,230

5%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,466

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,830

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Southaven and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southaven

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southaven, MS is 7% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Southaven, MS

8256 Southaven Cir W - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Price dropped $150
1945 Mississippi Valley Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southaven

3 beds

0 baths

$1,195

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.
7606 Rockingham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

8258 Dottley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

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Frequently asked questions for Southaven, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Southaven rental market.

How much is rent in Southaven?

The average rent in Southaven is $1,850 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southaven?

Average rent prices in Southaven have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Southaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southaven is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southaven?

To comfortably afford rent in Southaven, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Southaven?

March offers the lowest rental prices in Southaven, with rents running about 8% lower than peak August rates, making it an ideal time for apartment hunting.

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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