Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Starkville Neighborhood of Starkville, MS from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Starkville area of Starkville.

property at 905 Louisville St
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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905 Louisville St

StarkvilleMS39759
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property at 112 W Gillespie St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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112 W Gillespie St

StarkvilleMS39759
property at 507 S Jackson St
$1,600 - $3,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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507 S Jackson St

StarkvilleMS39759

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627 S Montgomery St
2 Bedroom Apartments

627 S Montgomery St

627 S Montgomery StStarkville, MS 39759
Student Housing
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Charleston Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Place

100 Charleston 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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Downtown Starkville, Starkville, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Starkville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Starkville area of Starkville, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaklyn priced from $799. The Balcony MSU | Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Downtown Starkville apartments for rent in Starkville, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaklyn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$799
The Balcony MSU | Student Housing4BD/4BA4BR, 4BA$879
Midtown StarkvilleC1 | Three Bedroom3BR, 3BA$889
Cedar Cove Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$900
Little LondonLittle London 2bd2BR, 1BA$980
Avalon Apartment HomesThe Junction2BR, 2BA$1,400
Lampkin CourtLampkin2BR, 2BA$1,450
Crossgates Apartment HomesThe Wade2BR, 2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Starkville, MS

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Starkville area is the $0.59 price per square foot 4BD/4BA Model at The Balcony MSU | Student Housing in the Cotton District neighborhood starting from $879. The second greatest value Downtown Starkville apartment is the The District Model at Avalon Apartment Homes in the Downtown Starkville neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $1.20 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Starkville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Balcony MSU | Student Housing4BD/4BA4BR, 4BA$0.59
Avalon Apartment HomesThe District3BR, 2BA$1.20
Midtown StarkvilleC1 | Three Bedroom3BR, 3.5BA$0.71
The Social Block2x1.5 Classic Unfurnished Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$0.50
The Block Townhomes2x2 with Den Classic Furnished2BR, 2BA$0.61
Cedar Cove Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$0.82
Crossgates Apartment HomesThe Dude2BR, 2BA$1.48
Lampkin CourtLampkin2BR, 2.5BA$1.45
Little LondonLittle London 2bd2BR, 1.5BA$0.99
The Oaklyn3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$1.17

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Downtown Starkville, Starkville, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Starkville Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Starkville?

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 8 regular apartments in Downtown Starkville 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 Downtown Starkville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Starkville have an average cost of $345 which is $738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Starkville.

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