Studio Apartment Rent in Tupelo, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tupelo, Mississippi as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,386 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tupelo
Compare Tupelo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Saint Louis | $750 |
| 2 | Gulfport | $773 |
| 3 | Biloxi | $780 |
| 4 | Pascagoula | $790 |
| 5 | Starkville | $820 |
| 6 | Diberville | $830 |
| 7 | Columbus | $853 |
| 8 | Long Beach | $860 |
| 9 | Purvis | $860 |
| 10 | Gautier | $880 |
| 11 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 12 | Tupelo (this page) | $905 |
| 13 | Jackson | $984 |
| 14 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,570 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,430 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,425 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,370 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,310 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,270 |
| 7 | Ridgeland | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Jackson | $984 |
| 15 | Tupelo (this page) | $905 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tupelo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tupelo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, MS | 52 mi | $1,120 | +$215 (+24%) |
| Starkville, MS | 56.6 mi | $820 | $-85 (-9%) |
| Columbus, MS | 57.4 mi | $853 | $-52 (-6%) |
| Florence, AL | 83.2 mi | $670 | $-235 (-26%) |
| Collierville, TN | 85.1 mi | $1,470 | +$565 (+62%) |
| Oakland, TN | 85.3 mi | $1,330 | +$425 (+47%) |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 87.7 mi | $790 | $-115 (-13%) |
| Olive Branch, MS | 88.9 mi | $1,430 | +$525 (+58%) |
| Germantown, TN | 93.9 mi | $1,570 | +$665 (+73%) |
| Cordova, TN | 96.1 mi | $1,420 | +$515 (+57%) |
| Jackson, TN | 96.3 mi | $850 | $-55 (-6%) |
| Hernando, MS | 96.7 mi | $1,130 | +$225 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Tupelo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tupelo?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tupelo, Mississippi is $905 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,386.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tupelo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,200 ($3,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tupelo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tupelo's studio median of $905 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tupelo rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 26 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Tupelo ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tupelo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Starkville ($820), Columbus ($853), Florence ($670).