2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tupelo, MS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tupelo, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,381 and +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Point | $888 |
| 2 | Meridian | $940 |
| 3 | Pascagoula | $970 |
| 4 | Columbus | $1,003 |
| 5 | Gautier | $1,050 |
| 6 | Starkville | $1,070 |
| 7 | Tupelo (this page) | $1,075 |
| 8 | Bay Saint Louis | $1,090 |
| 9 | Biloxi | $1,097 |
| 10 | Gulfport | $1,110 |
| 11 | Jackson | $1,163 |
| 12 | Diberville | $1,210 |
| 13 | Hattiesburg | $1,215 |
| 14 | Long Beach | $1,250 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,850 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,750 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,750 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,620 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,545 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,500 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,430 |
| 8 | Gulf Hills | $1,412 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,390 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,390 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,370 |
| 12 | Oxford | $1,330 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,280 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,270 |
| 15 | Long Beach | $1,250 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Tupelo.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Tupelo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, MS | 52 mi | $1,330 | +$255 (+24%) |
| Starkville, MS | 56.6 mi | $1,070 | $-5 (0%) |
| Columbus, MS | 57.4 mi | $1,003 | $-72 (-7%) |
| Florence, AL | 83.2 mi | $970 | $-105 (-10%) |
| Collierville, TN | 85.1 mi | $1,800 | +$725 (+67%) |
| Oakland, TN | 85.3 mi | $1,670 | +$595 (+55%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 87.7 mi | $1,140 | +$65 (+6%) |
| Olive Branch, MS | 88.9 mi | $1,750 | +$675 (+63%) |
| Germantown, TN | 93.9 mi | $1,930 | +$855 (+80%) |
| Cordova, TN | 96.1 mi | $1,740 | +$665 (+62%) |
| Jackson, TN | 96.3 mi | $1,240 | +$165 (+15%) |
| Hernando, MS | 96.7 mi | $1,390 | +$315 (+29%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Tupelo — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tupelo?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Tupelo, Mississippi is $1,075 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,381.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Tupelo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,000 ($3,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tupelo expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tupelo's 2-bedroom median of $1,075 is +35% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tupelo rank for 2-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 2-bedroom data, Tupelo ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Tupelo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Starkville ($1,070), Columbus ($1,003), Florence ($970).