Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Starkville, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Starkville

$1,050/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Starkville is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Starkville

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Starkville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Starkville, MS

Average rent prices in Starkville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Starkville, MS

Rent prices in Starkville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Starkville is $952, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Starkville run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $922.

Listings

Studio

$1,219

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$1,300

11%

6%

2 bedroom

$954

6%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,577

17%

86%

4 bedroom

$899

73%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,219

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$954

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,577

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

86%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

73%

Last year

38%

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

Compare median rent prices in Starkville and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Starkville

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Starkville, MS is 17% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Discover rentals in Starkville, MS

100 Dawg Drive, Suite 100 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

100 Dawg Drive, Suite 100

100 Dawg Dr, Starkville, MS 39759

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$510–$1,035

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.
Spruill Townhomes I - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Spruill Townhomes I

1016 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2–3 beds

1 bath

$725–$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Triangle Townhomes  - ANS - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Triangle Townhomes - ANS

1212 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759

2 beds

1 bath

$783

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
The Oaklyn - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.6

Very good

The Oaklyn

205 Lynn Ln, Starkville, MS 39759

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$1,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Starkville, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Starkville rental market.

How much is rent in Starkville?

The average rent in Starkville is $1,050 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Starkville?

Average rent prices in Starkville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Starkville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Starkville is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Starkville?

To comfortably afford rent in Starkville, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the lowest rents in Starkville, running about 10% below May's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to save.

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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