Rent in Carthage, MS
A 2-bedroom in Carthage, MS (ZIP 39051) typically rents for about $908 a month, with a range of $856–$960. Owner-occupied homes in Leake County pay about 0.67% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $810–$843 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $583 | $355–$810 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $908 | $856–$960 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $933 | $726–$1,140 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $920 | $580–$1,260 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Carthage ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carthage, MS?
- About $908 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $856–$960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Carthage, MS?
- About $583 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $355–$810. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Carthage, MS?
- About $933 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $726–$1,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Carthage, MS?
- About $810 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $810–$843. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Carthage, MS?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $580–$1,260. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Carthage, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Leake County pay a typical 0.67% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Carthage rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).