Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Starkville, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Starkville rent stands today
Starkville, MS rent rose 5.2% year over year, reaching a current median of $999/month. This is $30 less per month than last year, with a 3.2% increase month over month as the market sits at its peak level in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Starkville is 48.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering an accessible rental market with 50 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Starkville rent for $1,339/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms for $968/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $814/month. This range shows variation across bedroom sizes for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Starkville
$999/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Starkville is $999 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $951 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Starkville
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Starkville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Starkville, MS
Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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
Starkville, MS
Rent prices in Starkville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Starkville is $1,000, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Starkville run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,339 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $967 | No Change |  15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $814 | 5% | 18% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Starkville, MS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $674 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,339
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$967
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$814
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Starkville, MS.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$674
Last 30 days
No Change
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
49%lower than the national median
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Starkville, MS is 8% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Starkville, MS
5d+ ago
100 Dawg Dr, Starkville, MS 39759
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$510–$1,035
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1200 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
500 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 Catherine St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Starkville
5 beds
5.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Starkville
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Starkville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
6h ago
26 Countdown Cove, Starkville, MS 39759
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
205 Lynn Ln, Starkville, MS 39759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,099
Apartment for rent
6h ago
26 Countdown Cove, Starkville, MS 39759
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$2,000
Apartment for rent
8h ago
319 N Jackson St, Starkville, MS 39759
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1200 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
540 Kirk Cauldy Dr, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
500 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,188
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Starkville
1064 N Montgomery St #C, Starkville, MS 39759
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Starkville
1064 N Montgomery St #D, Starkville, MS 39759
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
215 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1200 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 Catherine St, Starkville, MS 39759
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
500 Louisville St, Starkville, MS 39759
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,188
Apartment for rent
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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 $999 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Starkville?
Average rent prices in Starkville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Starkville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Starkville is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Starkville?
Starkville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units are more affordable at around $890 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 44% of the market, providing good selection for renters seeking this layout.
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).