Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cotton District Starkville, MS from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Midtown Starkville
3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Starkville

401 University DrStarkville, MS 39759
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Russell Street Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Street Flats

290 Russell StStarkville, MS 39759
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550 Russell St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

550 Russell St

550 Russell StStarkville, MS 39759

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Cotton District, Starkville, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cotton District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cotton District area of Starkville, MS is a 5 Beds unit found at The Balcony MSU | Student Housing priced from $579. The Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Cotton District apartments for rent in Starkville, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Balcony MSU | Student Housing5BD/5BA5BR,5BA$579
The Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath - Small1BR,1BA$695
Cedar Cove Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$765
The Ridge Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$775
Maroon ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cotton District, MS

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cotton District area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/Two and Half Bath Model at Canterbury Gardens in the in the Cotton District neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Cotton District apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at The Balcony MSU | Student Housing starting at $909 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Cotton District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cotton District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canterbury GardensThree Bedroom/Two and Half Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.95
The Balcony MSU | Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.92
The Ridge Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Maroon ManorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.07
Cedar Cove Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
The Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath - Small1BR,1BA$1.22
Vista Starkville | Student HousingHinton1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cotton District, Starkville, MS

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Starkville, MS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cotton District Neighborhood in Starkville, MS

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cotton District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cotton District?

The cheapest apartment in Cotton District is The Grove Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Cotton District costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cotton District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Cotton District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cotton District?

Cheap apartments in Cotton District have an average cost of $376 which is $724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cotton District.

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