Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Tupelo, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Tupelo

$1,000/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tupelo is $1,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tupelo

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tupelo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tupelo, MS

Average rent prices in Tupelo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Tupelo, MS

Rent prices in Tupelo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tupelo is $862, whereas a house costs $1,324. 1-bedroom apartments in Tupelo run $838 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$841

8%

8%

2 bedroom

$937

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,200

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$841

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tupelo, MS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Tupelo, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tupelo and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tupelo

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tupelo, MS is 25% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$900

decreased by16%
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$750

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$1,100

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Cost of living in Tupelo, MS

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services17% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health21% lower
Housing38% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities16% lower

Discover rentals in Tupelo, MS

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES

177 County Road 199, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$850

Lilly Jean Drive DUPLEXES (Lakefront) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Lilly Jean Drive DUPLEXES (Lakefront)

Lilly Jean Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$750

119 DR 980 - A16 #A16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Lake apartment for rent in Tupelo

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - A16

119 DR 980 - A16 #A16, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

132DR 984 - A9 #A9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Lake apartment for rent in Tupelo

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - A9

132DR 984 - A9 #A9, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Frequently asked questions for Tupelo, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Tupelo rental market.

How much is rent in Tupelo?

The average rent in Tupelo is $1,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tupelo?

Average rent prices in Tupelo have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Tupelo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tupelo is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tupelo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tupelo are Haven Acres ($825/mo), Wilemon Acres ($845/mo), and Presley Heights ($900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tupelo?

To comfortably afford rent in Tupelo, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tupelo?

June offers the lowest rents in Tupelo, running about 12% lower than December's peak prices. November is the least competitive month with lower demand, while January and March see higher competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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