Starkville Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Starkville, MS
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Starkville? We purchase multifamily properties around Cotton District, Downtown Starkville, and the rest of Oktibbeha County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: Cotton District · Downtown Starkville · Highway 12 corridor · Louisville Street area — Oktibbeha County, MS
Why Starkville
Why We Buy Multifamily In Starkville
Starkville is a renter-majority college town. Renters occupy 66.1% of Starkville homes, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003, more than double the 30.0% Mississippi share. Mississippi State University enrolled 23,563 students in fall 2025. Median gross rent is $916 a month, and rental vacancy is 6.5%. Buildings with five or more units hold 30.4% of Starkville housing. Median household income in Starkville is $42,125, per ACS table B19013. This profile covers renters, rents, Oktibbeha County taxes and state landlord rules for owners who plan to sell commercial property in Starkville, MS.
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University enrolled a record 23,563 students in fall 2025, per its November 3, 2025 release.Education and health care
Education and health care employ 34.6% of working Starkville residents, against 25.4% statewide, per ACS DP03.University research spending
Mississippi State reported $303.4 million in research spending for fiscal 2022, per its December 2023 NSF survey release.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Starkville
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Starkville Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Starkville
Renters occupy 66.1% of Starkville homes, or 7,929 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. The Mississippi renter share is 30.0%. Buildings with five or more units hold 30.4% of Starkville housing, against 9.2% statewide, per table B25024.
Only 35.1% of Starkville homes were built before 1980, per table B25034. Statewide, 41.5% of homes predate 1980. Owners selling commercial property in Starkville can market that newer stock.
Rents and affordability in Starkville
Median gross rent in Starkville is $916 a month, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25064. That sits $108 below HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for Oktibbeha County. Rental vacancy is 6.5%, against 8.2% statewide, per profile DP04.
Some 54.4% of Starkville renters spend 30% or more of income on rent, per table B25070. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Starkville, MS should expect buyers to model rent growth carefully.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Oktibbeha County, MS |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $903 |
| One-bedroom | $941 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,024 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,341 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,346 |
Property taxes in Oktibbeha County
A $2,000,000 apartment property inside Starkville carries about $46,983 a year in property tax. Apartments are Class II real property, assessed at 15% of true value, per the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The 2023-2024 Starkville rate is 156.61 mills: Oktibbeha County 58.63, the consolidated school district 65.98 and Starkville 32.00, per DOR millage schedules.
The math is $2,000,000 times 15% equals $300,000 assessed, times 156.61 mills equals $46,983. Owners who sell commercial property in Starkville, MS face buyers pricing that 2.35% effective load into cap rates.
Landlord rules in Mississippi
- Deposits: state law sets no dollar cap, and the unclaimed balance is due within 45 days, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-21.
- Nonpayment: the lease ends if rent is not paid within 3 days of notice, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-13.
- Rent control: towns may not regulate private residential rent without legislative approval, per Miss. Code s. 21-17-5.
What it means for an owner
Starkville pairs 6.5% vacancy with $916 median rent and a 156.61-mill tax rate. Before you sell your apartment building in Starkville, run the numbers in our cap rate calculator.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings. To sell commercial property in Starkville, MS to a direct buyer, start on our sell my apartment building page.
Local Knowledge
Starkville Seller Checklist
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 30.4% of Starkville housing, over triple the statewide share.
- Owners who sell multifamily property in Starkville meet buyers who weigh 54.4% renter cost burden.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Starkville, MS face a 2.35% effective Class II tax load.
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Taxes & Rules For Starkville Property
The Mississippi rules that shape any deal in Starkville: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Starkville Seller FAQ
How much property tax does a $2 million apartment building in Starkville pay?
About $46,983 a year. Class II property is assessed at 15% of true value, so $2,000,000 becomes $300,000 assessed. The 2023-2024 Starkville rate of 156.61 mills, per Mississippi Department of Revenue schedules, yields $46,983, an effective 2.35%.
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Starkville, MS?
Starkville is renter-majority, with 66.1% of homes rented per ACS 2020-2024. Median gross rent is $916 and rental vacancy is 6.5%. Buyers weigh that student-driven demand against 156.61 mills of property tax and high renter cost burden.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Starkville, MS after raising rents?
Mississippi bars cities from regulating private residential rent without legislative approval, per Miss. Code s. 21-17-5. Market limits still apply: 54.4% of Starkville renters already spend 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
How do Starkville rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
Median gross rent in Starkville is $916 a month under ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for Oktibbeha County is $1,024. That $108 gap leaves room on voucher-eligible units, and 6.5% rental vacancy sits below the 8.2% statewide rate.
How long does a Mississippi landlord have to return a security deposit?
Mississippi requires the unclaimed deposit balance back within 45 days after the tenancy ends, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-21. The statute sets no dollar cap on deposits. For nonpayment, the lease ends if rent is not paid within 3 days of notice.
What if my Starkville building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in Oktibbeha County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Who buys occupied rental property in Starkville?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Starkville?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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