What is the average apartment size in Canton?

The average size for a Canton, MS apartment is 847 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Canton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Canton is $1,116 per month, a 3.59% increase from last years average of $1,077.

What is the average apartment size in Canton?

The typical apartment in Canton offers about 847 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Canton, MS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Canton?

The typical rent budget in Canton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 85% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Canton?

In Canton, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,116, a 3.59% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,077.

One-bedroom apartments provide 621 square feet for $1,014, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,193 offer 1,017 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Canton, MS

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,116	847 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,014	621 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,193	1,017 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Canton, MS rent trends

Rental prices in Canton, MS have increased by 3.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,077 to $1,116.

What's the typical rent budget in Canton, MS?

The largest share of rentals in Canton, MS (85%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Canton, MS?

2,984 or 65% of the households in Canton, MS are renter-occupied while 1,627 or 35% are owner-occupied.

How Canton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Canton	$1,116
Jackson	$1,098
Southaven	$1,411
Horn Lake	$1,310
Hattiesburg	$1,244
Starkville	$1,588
Biloxi	$1,223
Ridgeland	$1,302
Olive Branch	$1,527
Flowood	$1,562
Oxford	$2,280
Brandon	$1,619
Clinton, MS	$1,238
Pearl, MS	$1,285
Byram, MS	$1,321
Richland, MS	$1,391

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Canton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.