Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Southaven, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Southaven rent stands today

    Southaven, MS rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,752/month. Renters today are paying $66 less per month on average than last year, following a peak rent of $1,880/month in August 2025.

  • Southaven sits 9.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 111 total rentals primarily composed of houses, offering a moderately priced market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Southaven's rental market is dominated by houses at $1,820/month, while apartments sit at $1,450/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,307/month for 1-bed units to $2,165/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up the majority of inventory at 61.6%.

Median rent

Median rent in Southaven

$1,752/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southaven is $1,752 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $192 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southaven

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,820. 1-bedroom apartments in Southaven run $1,191 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,402.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,307

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,497

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,705

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,165

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,705

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,752
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,185
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southaven, MS is 20% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Southaven, MS

8119 Martha Ann Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Southaven

3 beds

0 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

8119 Martha Ann Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

8280 Hastings Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

8401 Old Forge Rd - 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 $1,752 per month as of July 18, 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 5% since last year.

How does Southaven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southaven is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Southaven average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/month.

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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