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Starkville, MS

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Go. Fight. Win - Starkville spirit soars for MSU game days and apartment homes!

College Town Sports Nightlife Artistic Mississippi

Starkville is what you’d call a college town for sure. Home to a large student population focused on academics and sports, this city also houses numerous apartments near cool amenities. As you probably guessed, the gem of Starkville is Mississippi State University which is surrounded by bars, mom-and-pop eateries, boutiques, and bookstores.

When you live in Starkville, you’ll notice when the entire community gears up for game day. “Hail State” is a common greeting that echoes throughout the town, and it’s safe to say that a great deal of the community revolves around college sports like football. Locals, alumni, and visitors alike are often tailgating before a big game. On game day eves, New South Weekends in Starkville offer tons of activities from wine tastings to block parties.

MSU and surrounding neighborhoods have a lot of art and culture offerings. The Lyceum Series, presented by the university, features concerts, dance recitals, and musicals throughout the year. Art galleries are abundant – you’ll find them throughout historic Starkville and at the university’s College of Architecture, Art and Design building.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Starkville, MS is $503 for a studio, $793 for one bedroom, $960 for two bedrooms, and $1,243 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Starkville has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$793/month
682 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,490/month
1,021 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Henderson Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5

359 Students

4
out of 10

East Oktibbeha County Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

337 Students

2
out of 10

Ward-Stewart Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

948 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sudduth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

881 Students

Rating Unavailable

Overstreet Elementary

Public

Grades 5

303 Students

Rating Unavailable

Armstrong Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

750 Students

3
out of 10

East Oktibbeha County Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

337 Students

2
out of 10

Starkville High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,076 Students

5
out of 10

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