Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Southaven
Southaven, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,362
Population
60,810
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Live where Mississippi meets Tennessee
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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.
Explore the City
Take in a concert at Landers Center in Southaven.
You will find many designer shops at Tanger Outlets.
A pedestrian bridge crosses over busy Getwell Rd in the Snowden District.
Play a round of disk golf at City Park located just west of the Pleasant Hill area.
Try your luck with fishing at City Park in Southaven.
Cheer on the team at one of the 17 baseball fields at Snowden Grove Park in Southaven.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,227
Average: $79,379
Education
13,814
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,881
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southaven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southaven, MS is $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,462 for two bedrooms, and $1,596 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southaven has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,365/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$1,844/month
1,546 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southaven, MS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
876 Students
Desoto Central Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
796 Students
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
548 Students
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
684 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,468 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,456 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,995 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,850 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Memphis International
Top Apartments in Southaven
Houses for Rent in Southaven
Property Management Companies in Southaven, MS
Makowsky Ringel Greenberg
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17
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3,079
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4
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3 Communities in Southaven
BEZTAK Properties
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22,456
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50
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2 Communities in Southaven
Kushner Companies
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64
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22,175
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47
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2 Communities in Southaven
Sandhurst Apartment Management
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46
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34
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2 Communities in Southaven
Timberland Partners
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55
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13,227
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47
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1 Community in Southaven
Sharp Management Corporation
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27
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.