Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Starkville Neighborhood of Starkville, MS from $400 (21 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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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

905 Louisville St

StarkvilleMS39759

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property at 518 E Gillespie St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 5

518 E Gillespie St, Unit 22

518 E Gillespie St
StarkvilleMS39759

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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 Ridge Apartments priced from $775. The Oaklyn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Starkville apartments for rent in Starkville, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge Apartments1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$775
The Oaklyn1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Cedar Cove Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
627 S Montgomery StTownhome2BR,1BA$960
Little LondonLittle London3BR,2BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Starkville, MS

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Starkville area is the $1.25 price per square foot The District Model at Avalon Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Starkville neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Downtown Starkville apartment is the Little London Model at Little London starting at $1,290 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Starkville neighborhood. 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.
Avalon Apartment HomesThe District3BR,2BA$1.25
Little LondonLittle London3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Crossgates Apartment HomesThe Dude2BR,2BA$1.66
Lampkin CourtLampkin2BR,2.5BA$1.45
627 S Montgomery StTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.96
The Ridge Apartments2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.94
The Oaklyn2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Cedar Cove Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Starkville, Starkville, MS

Ranked #1

Among cities in Mississippi for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Starkville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Starkville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Starkville is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Starkville costs $1,290.

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 1 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 $409 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Starkville.

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