1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tupelo, MS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tupelo, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,381 and +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tupelo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tupelo
Compare Tupelo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian | $621 |
| 2 | Moss Point | $760 |
| 3 | Columbus | $857 |
| 4 | Bay Saint Louis | $870 |
| 5 | Pascagoula | $870 |
| 6 | Biloxi | $890 |
| 7 | Gulfport | $893 |
| 8 | Tupelo (this page) | $910 |
| 9 | Gautier | $930 |
| 10 | Diberville | $970 |
| 11 | Starkville | $970 |
| 12 | Jackson | $991 |
| 13 | Long Beach | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,580 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,560 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,560 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,380 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,315 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,280 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,270 |
| 8 | Hernando | $1,240 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,190 |
| 10 | Gulf Hills | $1,189 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,170 |
| 12 | Ocean Springs | $1,140 |
| 13 | Oxford | $1,130 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tupelo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tupelo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, MS | 52 mi | $1,130 | +$220 (+24%) |
| Starkville, MS | 56.6 mi | $970 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Columbus, MS | 57.4 mi | $857 | $-53 (-6%) |
| Florence, AL | 83.2 mi | $740 | $-170 (-19%) |
| Collierville, TN | 85.1 mi | $1,600 | +$690 (+76%) |
| Oakland, TN | 85.3 mi | $1,470 | +$560 (+62%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 87.7 mi | $870 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Olive Branch, MS | 88.9 mi | $1,560 | +$650 (+71%) |
| Germantown, TN | 93.9 mi | $1,720 | +$810 (+89%) |
| Cordova, TN | 96.1 mi | $1,550 | +$640 (+70%) |
| Jackson, TN | 96.3 mi | $945 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Hernando, MS | 96.7 mi | $1,240 | +$330 (+36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tupelo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tupelo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tupelo, Mississippi is $910 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,381.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tupelo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tupelo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tupelo's 1-bedroom median of $910 is +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tupelo rank for 1-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 1-bedroom data, Tupelo ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tupelo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Columbus ($857), Florence ($740), Muscle Shoals ($870).