Average Rent in Tupelo, MS and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Tupelo, MS

Average rent prices in Tupelo have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $937, whereas a house costs $1,399. 1-bedroom apartments in Tupelo run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.


Studio	$750	No Change	No Change
1 bedroom	$925	43%	411%
2 bedroom	$999	3%	2%
3 bedroom	$1,250	9%	4%
4 bedroom	$2,347	4%	23%

		Listings
Gravlee	$1,075
Historic Downtown Tupelo	$1,099
Joyner	$1,099
Park Hill	$1,100
Presley Heights	$1,075
Southern Heights	$995
Spring Lake	$812
Thomas Street	$899
Wilemon Acres	$925
Willis Heights	$1,009


Apartments	$937	4%	No Change
Condos	$1,250	21%	-
Houses	$1,399	39%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

411%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

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$1,050

46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$825

57%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tupelo, MS is 27% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,099

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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 & Services	17% lower
Groceries	7% lower
Health	21% lower
Housing	38% lower
Transportation	12% lower
Utilities	16% lower

Discover rentals in Tupelo, MS

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

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

7h 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

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Tupelo

112 Lilly Jean Dr #B7, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

5d+ ago

Spring Lake apartment for rent in Tupelo

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - A37

122 Drive 980- A37 #A37, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

5d+ ago

Spring Lake apartment for rent in Tupelo

LAKEFRONT RENTALS ~ DUPLEXES - A4

120 120 DR 984 - A4 #A4, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

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 Aug 21

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Young Street

Young Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

HOUSES @ LAKEFRONT ~ Rd 199 Houses (Lakefront) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Excellent

HOUSES @ LAKEFRONT ~ Rd 199 Houses (Lakefront)

165A Rd 199 Houses, Tupelo, MS 38801

3 beds

2 baths

$825

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,050 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tupelo?

Average rent prices in Tupelo have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $880 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tupelo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tupelo are Spring Lake ($812/mo), Thomas Street ($899/mo), and Wilemon Acres ($925/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tupelo average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,000/month.

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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