Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Southaven, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Southaven rent stands today

    Southaven, MS rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,845/month. Renters are paying $36 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased by 3.1%.

  • Southaven sits 3.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 78 total rentals primarily composed of houses. This positions Southaven as a moderately priced market with a strong supply of single-family homes.

  • Price ranges

    Most rentals in Southaven are 3-bedroom units with a median rent of $1,785/month. The market also includes 1-bedroom units at $1,307/month, 2-bedroom units at $1,204/month, and 4+ bedroom units at $2,152/month, offering varied options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Southaven

$1,845/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southaven is $1,845 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southaven

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southaven rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 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 Southaven, MS

Rent prices in Southaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southaven is $1,405, whereas a house costs $1,890. 1-bedroom apartments in Southaven run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,286.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,307

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,204

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,785

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,152

4%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,204

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$1,845
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,137
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southaven, MS is 14% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Southaven, MS

1945 Mississippi Valley Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southaven

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Available Aug 4

1945 Mississippi Valley Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

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5d+ ago

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8256 Southaven Cir W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southaven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,395

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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 $1,845 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southaven?

Average rent prices in Southaven have increased by 3% 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 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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