The Grand at Starkville
2041 Blackjack Rd,
Starkville, MS 39759
2-5 Beds | $630 - $900
Rental Market Trends in Starkville, MS
What is the average rent in Starkville, MS?
$788/month
Average Rent
682 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Starkville, MS is $788 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Starkville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Starkville, you can expect to pay about $515 per month for a studio, $788 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $966 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,252 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Starkville, MS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Starkville, MS
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
30%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Starkville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Starkville is the most affordable neighborhood in Starkville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Starkville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Starkville is the most expensive neighborhood in Starkville.
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Which Starkville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Starkville with the most apartments available is Downtown Starkville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Starkville, MS?
Because the average rent in Starkville is $788, you’ll want to make about $2,626 per month or $31,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Starkville, MS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Starkville, MS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$515/month
$515/month
One Bedroom
$746/month
$746/month
Two Bedroom
$913/month
$913/month
Three Bedroom
$1,372/month
$1,372/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.