What is the average apartment size in Starkville?

The average size for a Starkville, MS apartment is 1,083 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 Starkville?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Starkville is $1,573 per month, a 5.29% increase from last years average of $1,494.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Starkville?

In Starkville, studios rent for $1,166 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,048 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,299 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,606 per month

What is the average apartment size in Starkville?

The typical apartment in Starkville offers about 1,083 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Starkville?

Studio apartments in Starkville average 422 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 611 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,010 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,280 sq. ft.

Starkville, MS Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Starkville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Starkville?

In Starkville, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Starkville is $1,573, a 5.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,494.

Studio Apartments at $1,166 offer the most budget-friendly option with 422 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 611 square feet for $1,048, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,299 offer 1,010 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,280 sq ft) for $1,606, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Starkville, MS

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,573	1,083 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,166	422 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,048	611 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,299	1,010 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,606	1,280 sq. ft.

Starkville, MS rent trends

Rental prices in Starkville, MS have increased by 5.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,494 to $1,573.

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

The largest share of rentals in Starkville, MS (28%) 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 Starkville, MS?

7,929 or 66% of the households in Starkville, MS are renter-occupied while 4,075 or 34% are owner-occupied.

How Starkville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Starkville	$1,573
Jackson	$1,102
Southaven	$1,384
Horn Lake	$1,314
Hattiesburg	$1,235
Biloxi	$1,243
Ridgeland	$1,304
Flowood	$1,563
Oxford	$2,367
Brandon	$1,602
Gulfport	$1,151

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 Starkville 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.