Southaven

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Southaven, MS

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Live where Mississippi meets Tennessee

Suburban Diverse Peaceful Affordable Close-Knit

Southaven, located at the northern tip of Mississippi, combines suburban comfort with easy access to city life. Just 14 miles from downtown Memphis, this growing community has evolved into Mississippi's third-largest city. The rental market remains active, with current average rents ranging from $1,344 for one-bedroom units to $1,638 for three-bedroom homes. Apartment communities offer spacious floor plans, with one-bedroom apartments averaging 802 square feet and three-bedroom units providing 1,239-square-foot layouts.

Snowden Grove Park and BankPlus Amphitheater anchor the city's entertainment scene, hosting concerts and events throughout the year. Shopping destinations include the Tanger Outlets and Southaven Towne Center, while the Landers Center draws crowds for Memphis Hustle NBA G League games and other events. The city maintains numerous parks and green spaces, and students attend DeSoto County schools. With its proximity to Memphis International Airport and convenient access to major highways I-55 and I-69, Southaven offers an ideal location for commuters while maintaining its suburban character.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Southaven, MS is $1,370 for one bedroom, $1,446 for two bedrooms, and $1,575 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southaven has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,370/month
807 Sq Ft
House
$1,823/month
1,566 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Desoto Central Primary

Public

Grades K-2

876 Students

Desoto Central Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

796 Students

Hope Sullivan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

548 Students

Greenbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

502 Students

Southaven Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

684 Students

Desoto Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,468 Students

Southaven Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,456 Students

Desoto Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,995 Students

Southaven High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,850 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.