Renting in Madison
Madison's rental market carries a real, disclosed wide spread between county-wide and city-specific figures, within Mississippi's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed rent-figure spread
RentCafe's Madison County-wide average rent ran approximately $1,274/month (January 2026), while a separate, city-specific Zumper citation ran notably higher, at approximately $2,400/month (July 2026).
Mostly mid-range county rentals
Approximately 79% of Madison County rentals fall in the $1,001-$1,500/month range, with an average rental-house size of approximately 1,891 sq ft.
Mississippi landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Mississippi statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Madison as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Key takeaways
- Madison County-wide average rent ran approximately $1,274/month per RentCafe (Jan 2026).
- A separate, city-specific citation runs notably higher (~$2,400/month) -- a real, disclosed spread.
- Mississippi statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
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