FAQ | The Flatts Starkville

The Flatts Starkville offers studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, ranging from 340 to 1,490 square feet.

Options include the A0 studio; A1 and A2 one-bedroom layouts; B1 and B2 two-bedroom layouts; C1 three-bedroom layout; and D1 four-bedroom layout. Unfurnished A0UF and A1UF options are also available. Availability varies by layout, furnishing option, and lease term.

Yes, The Flatts Starkville offers furnished apartments, with unfurnished options available for the A0 studio and A1 one-bedroom layout.

Floor-plan names ending in UF identify the unfurnished options: A0UF and A1UF. Select the appropriate furnishing option when applying and review the furniture package for your chosen apartment before move-in.

The Flatts Starkville offers 12-month leases, with 10-month options available for selected leasing periods.

Exact start dates, end dates, and availability vary by floor plan and leasing period. Contact the leasing office at (662) 304-3431 to confirm the terms available for your preferred apartment.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville welcomes cats and dogs with prior approval and has a fenced pet park. There is no pet weight limit, but breed restrictions apply.

The pet policy allows up to two pets per apartment, or one pet when a resident leases a single bedroom in a shared apartment.

Review the pet policy and confirm applicable charges with the leasing office before bringing a pet to the community.

No problem! Our roommate matching service can pair you with other residents based on lifestyle and interests. Simply fill out the roommate form during the application process, and we’ll take care of the rest. 

Yes. All residents are required to maintain an active tenant liability policy covering damage to the apartment during the lease term. Minimum coverage is $100,000 in general liability, and we recommend adding personal property insurance to protect your belongings. 

Yes. All applicants are screened, and a lease guarantor or additional security deposit may be required. The security deposit varies by floor plan. Contact our leasing specialists at The Flatts Starkville leasing office for details. 

No. The Flatts Starkville welcomes all qualified applicants, including undergraduate and graduate students from Mississippi State University (MSU), East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), Mississippi University for Women (MUW), and other colleges and universities, as well as university employees, young professionals, and families.

The Flatts Starkville is located at 940 Highway 12 E, near Mississippi State University (MSU — 1.8 miles by car). Other regional colleges include East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus in Mayhew and Mississippi University for Women in Columbus (MUW — 24 miles by car). Students attending these and other schools are welcome to apply.

MSU first-time freshmen who receive an approved exemption from the university’s residency requirement may lease at The Flatts Starkville, subject to the community’s application and qualification requirements. Mississippi State requires first-time freshmen taking in-person credit hours to live in University Student Housing. Students subject to that requirement should obtain exemption approval from MSU Housing and Residence Life before signing a private off-campus lease. Signing a lease does not itself waive the university’s requirement.

The Flatts Starkville is a privately operated off-campus apartment community. Residents renting directly through The Flatts Starkville apply and sign a lease with the community rather than through Mississippi State University’s housing system. MSU students should separately confirm that their housing choice complies with any university residency requirements that apply to them.

Yes. SMART’s Starkville Northeast route serves the Highway 12 East area near The Flatts Starkville and connects it with the Old Main Academic Center transit hub on the MSU campus. SMART service is free to ride. Check the official SMART route map, timetable, and live bus tracking for the appropriate stop and current service, including any changes during holidays or academic breaks.

Yes. Walmart Neighborhood Market is next to The Flatts Starkville, allowing residents to walk to shop for groceries and household essentials. The community is also near shopping and dining along Highway 12 and in the Cotton District.

The A0 studio provides 340 square feet with the sleeping and living space in one open room, along with a separate bathroom and a compact kitchen area. The A1 and A2 one-bedroom apartments provide a bedroom separated from the living area. A1 has 564 square feet, while A2 has 583 square feet. Compare the drawings to choose the amount of space and separation that works best for you.

Both layouts provide two bedrooms and two private bathrooms. B1 has 907 square feet and places the bedrooms on opposite sides of the main shared living area. B2 has 911 square feet and groups the bedrooms on the same side of the apartment. The kitchen, living area, and bedroom arrangement differ, so compare both drawings before selecting your preferred layout.

Yes. The B1 and B2 two-bedroom, C1 three-bedroom, and D1 four-bedroom layouts provide a private bathroom connected to each bedroom. Roommates can share the kitchen and living areas without sharing a bathroom. Studio and one-bedroom apartments also have their own bathroom.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville apartments include a washer and dryer inside the apartment, including the studio layouts. Residents can do laundry at home without using a shared community laundry room.

Residents should bring personal belongings and household essentials such as bedding, towels, cookware, dishes, utensils, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and personal electronics. For a furnished apartment, review the furniture package before purchasing additional pieces. For an unfurnished apartment, plan to provide your own furniture. Check the kitchen configuration for your chosen floor plan when deciding which small appliances to bring.

Both types of pricing can appear, depending on the space option selected. An option labeled “Furnished Per Person” shows the rental installment for one resident, while “Entire Unit Furnished” shows the rate for the whole apartment. Check the space-option label, furnishing selection, and lease term when comparing prices, and review the full leasing quote for any additional charges.

Select Apply Now on The Flatts Starkville website and create an applicant account to begin. You can save your progress, return to complete the application, and check its status online. Review the available floor plans, furnishing options, and lease terms before completing your application.

Yes. Guarantors and co-applicants can complete their application steps online using the invitation sent to their email. They should follow that invitation rather than creating a separate applicant account through the main application form.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville offers online photographs and 360-degree virtual tours of the clubhouse and A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, and D1 apartment layouts. Students and parents can explore these spaces remotely before arranging an in-person visit.

Contact The Flatts Starkville leasing office at (662) 304-3431 with your preferred roommates and apartment layout before completing your housing arrangements. The leasing team can explain available options and whether your requests can be accommodated. Roommate matching is also available for applicants who do not already have roommates in mind.

Begin your housing search once you know when you need an apartment. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so completing the leasing process early gives you more opportunity to choose your preferred layout and furnishing option. MSU students who are subject to the university’s residency requirement should confirm their eligibility to live off campus before signing.

Contact the leasing office at (662) 304-3431 to ask about other layouts, furnished or unfurnished options, different lease periods, and whether a waiting list is available. Ask how future openings are communicated and confirm availability before making plans around a particular apartment.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville offers on-site outdoor surface parking near the apartment buildings, within a gated community. Contact the leasing office at (662) 304-3431 to confirm parking charges, vehicle-registration or permit requirements, space-assignment rules, and visitor-parking arrangements.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville is a gated community with controlled access. Apartments have electronic entry locks, and the community also provides an on-site courtesy officer. Contact the leasing office for gate-access instructions, lock procedures, and information about the courtesy officer’s availability.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville offers a 24-hour business center with computer workstations and free printing, along with a private study room. The community also has a 24-hour resident lounge. Residents should follow the community’s access instructions and printing procedures.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville offers a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. Residents can also enjoy poolside grilling stations and a hammock garden. Follow the posted hours and rules for the pool and other shared amenities.

Yes. The Flatts Starkville is a smoke-free apartment community. Residents and guests should follow the community’s smoke-free policy.

Residents can submit routine maintenance requests through The Flatts Starkville Resident Portal, which is accessible online 24/7. The community also offers 24-hour emergency maintenance. For an urgent maintenance issue, follow the community’s emergency-reporting instructions rather than relying only on a routine online request.

The Flatts Starkville offers package acceptance at the office. Residents can contact the leasing office for delivery instructions, package-pickup procedures, and collection hours.

Residents who need to leave before their lease ends should contact the leasing office at (662) 304-3431 before arranging a sublease, lease takeover, or replacement resident. Any arrangement must follow the resident’s lease agreement and obtain any required management approval.

Residents considering an early move-out should review their lease agreement and contact The Flatts Starkville leasing office at (662) 304-3431. The leasing team can explain applicable notice requirements, potential charges, and any available options for the resident’s situation.

Residents who want to stay for another lease term should contact The Flatts Starkville leasing office at (662) 304-3431 before their current lease ends. The leasing team can explain renewal availability, rates, and lease-term options.

Yes. Residents can remain in their apartments during university holidays and academic breaks that fall within their active lease term. Check your lease’s start and end dates when planning housing for summer or other extended breaks.