3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tupelo, MS
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Tupelo, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,381 and +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian | $1,041 |
| 2 | Moss Point | $1,198 |
| 3 | Pascagoula | $1,300 |
| 4 | Tupelo (this page) | $1,355 |
| 5 | Columbus | $1,377 |
| 6 | Jackson | $1,401 |
| 7 | Bay Saint Louis | $1,410 |
| 8 | Gautier | $1,410 |
| 9 | Starkville | $1,410 |
| 10 | Biloxi | $1,433 |
| 11 | Gulfport | $1,447 |
| 12 | Pearl | $1,530 |
| 13 | Hattiesburg | $1,545 |
| 14 | Gulf Hills | $1,550 |
| 15 | Diberville | $1,570 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southaven | $2,300 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $2,300 |
| 3 | Madison | $2,230 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,950 |
| 5 | Horn Lake | $1,880 |
| 6 | Brandon | $1,860 |
| 7 | Hernando | $1,830 |
| 8 | Byram | $1,810 |
| 9 | Ocean Springs | $1,710 |
| 10 | Ridgeland | $1,670 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,670 |
| 12 | Clinton | $1,650 |
| 13 | Long Beach | $1,620 |
| 14 | Diberville | $1,570 |
| 15 | Gulf Hills | $1,550 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Tupelo.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Tupelo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, MS | 52 mi | $1,670 | +$315 (+23%) |
| Starkville, MS | 56.6 mi | $1,410 | +$55 (+4%) |
| Columbus, MS | 57.4 mi | $1,377 | +$22 (+2%) |
| Florence, AL | 83.2 mi | $1,190 | $-165 (-12%) |
| Collierville, TN | 85.1 mi | $2,370 | +$1,015 (+75%) |
| Oakland, TN | 85.3 mi | $2,200 | +$845 (+62%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 87.7 mi | $1,400 | +$45 (+3%) |
| Olive Branch, MS | 88.9 mi | $2,300 | +$945 (+70%) |
| Germantown, TN | 93.9 mi | $2,540 | +$1,185 (+87%) |
| Cordova, TN | 96.1 mi | $2,290 | +$935 (+69%) |
| Jackson, TN | 96.3 mi | $1,675 | +$320 (+24%) |
| Hernando, MS | 96.7 mi | $1,830 | +$475 (+35%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Tupelo — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Tupelo?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Tupelo, Mississippi is $1,355 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,381.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Tupelo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,200 ($4,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tupelo expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tupelo's 3-bedroom median of $1,355 is +36% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tupelo rank for 3-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 3-bedroom data, Tupelo ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Tupelo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Florence ($1,190).