Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Tupelo, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Tupelo

$1,062/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tupelo is $1,062 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $888 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tupelo

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tupelo rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $842, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Tupelo run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$830

333%

335%

2 bedroom

$849

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$830

Last 30 days

333%

Last year

335%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

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$1,062
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tupelo, MS is 15% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$925

N/A
Last year
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$750

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Last year
Columbus

$1,300

increased by6%
Last year
Corinth

$850

increased by8%
Last year
Fayette

$1,100

N/A
Last year
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$1,000

increased by51%
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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

Carvista Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.9

Good

Carvista Park

Chip Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801

3 beds

2 baths

$275

Apartment for rent

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES

177 County Road 199, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$850

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

115 DR 980 - A13 #A13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Lake apartment for rent in Tupelo

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - A13

115 DR 980 - A13 #A13, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

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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 $1,062 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tupelo?

Average rent prices in Tupelo have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Tupelo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tupelo is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $888 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tupelo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tupelo are Willis Heights ($700/mo), Presley Heights ($750/mo), and Lee Acres ($795/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tupelo?

To comfortably afford rent in Tupelo, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Tupelo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $860 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this northeast Mississippi city.

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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