Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Southaven, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Southaven rent stands today

    Southaven, MS rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,820/month. Renters are paying $31 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent edged up 0.5%.

  • Southaven sits 6.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 113 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Southaven run around $1,890/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are close at $1,337 and $1,345/month respectively, while 3-bedrooms sit at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,142/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,850/month in Southaven, while apartments are lower at $1,528/month. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 91.8% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Southaven

$1,820/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southaven is $1,820 per month as of May 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southaven

113

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southaven rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 1% 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 Southaven, MS

Rent prices in Southaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southaven is $1,528, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Southaven run $1,158 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,303.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,337

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,345

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,142

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,142

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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$1,820
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,245
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southaven, MS is 19% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Southaven, MS

8297 Baldwyn Cv - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,345

$1,195

Price drop

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southaven

3 beds

0 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1699 Whitehead Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

1597 Whitehead Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

House for rent

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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 $1,820 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southaven?

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

How does Southaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southaven is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 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 $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Southaven's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's available inventory.

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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