Average Rent in Tennessee

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Current Versus Historical Tennessee Rents

Tennessee rentals average $899 for a studio rental to $2,245 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $96 (-9.65%) year-over-year from $995 to $899. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $675 (-40.53%) year-over-year from $1,665 to $990. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,585 (-56.93%) year-over-year from $2,784 to $1,199. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $261 (-14.22%) year-over-year from $1,836 to $1,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $197 (9.60%) year-over-year from $2,048 to $2,245. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 20.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.88	$899	$995 (-9.65%)	$1,129 (-20.37%)
1 BR	$18.98	$990	$1,665 (-40.53%)	$1,306 (-24.18%)
2 BR	$15.19	$1,199	$2,784 (-56.93%)	$1,618 (-25.89%)
3 BR	$14.39	$1,575	$1,836 (-14.22%)	$1,799 (-12.46%)
4+ BR	$13.34	$2,245	$2,048 (9.60%)	$2,448 (-8.30%)

Historical Rents in Tennessee

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Top Cities Near Tennessee

There are a total of 38 cities nearby Tennessee. The average rent in Tennessee is currently $2,225 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, AL, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tennessee is North Atlanta, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,800 per month.

Let's compare Tennessee's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Tennessee is 4.20% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 45.96% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Tennessee are about 50.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near Tennessee in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	$949	$895	$895	$995
Nashville, TN	$1,083	$1,163	$1,488	$1,799
Marietta, GA	$3,500	$1,190	$1,650	$1,995
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,589	$2,054	$2,038
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$1,543	$1,825	$2,200
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,470	$1,600	$2,040	$2,377
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,636	$1,850	$2,448
Woodstock, GA	N/A	$2,115	$2,250	$2,650
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,375	$1,958	$3,000
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,735	$2,100	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Tennessee

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Vickery. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee is currently around $2,500 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tennessee's average rent, which is only $1,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tennessee, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,399 per month. Whereas, at $4,090 average rent per month, Downtown Greenville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tennessee. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$860	$1,200	$1,399
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$1,050	$1,400
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,250	$1,300	$1,850	$1,493
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,500
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$875	$1,090	$1,575
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$899	$998	$1,595
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,598	$1,625
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$421	$1,275	$1,650	$1,650
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$1,925
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,159
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$900	$1,350	$2,850	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,299
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,500	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,900	$2,450
Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,600	$2,500
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,600
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,635	$2,190	$2,950	$2,600
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,623	$5,255	$2,650
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,695	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,869	$2,842
Valley Ranch, Irving, TX	N/A	$1,311	$1,942	$2,875
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,050	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,945	$2,346	$3,147	$2,920
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	$2,223	$2,225	$2,645	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,700	$3,950	$3,200
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,831	$2,100	$3,433	$3,200
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,100	$4,073	$3,275
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,655	$3,766	$3,400
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090

Top Counties Near Tennessee

There are a total of 47 counties located by Tennessee. Some of these counties include Madison, AL, Jefferson, AL, and Hamilton, TN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,165. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Madison, AL. Its average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Tennessee.

Typically, rent for studios in Tennessee is 5.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tennessee is 41.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tennessee is 47.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Madison, AL	$949	$895	$895	$995
Jefferson, AL	N/A	$1,375	$895	$1,095
Hamilton, TN	N/A	$910	$1,113	$1,199
Davidson, TN	$1,083	$1,163	$1,488	$1,799
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,410	$2,100
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,999	$1,398	$2,165
Bartow, GA	N/A	$1,425	$1,449	$2,200
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,588	$2,109	$2,463
Cobb, GA	$2,425	$1,598	$1,900	$2,500
Forsyth, GA	$1,200	$1,536	$1,860	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Tennessee

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Tennessee. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,535.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tennessee is $1,583 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Tennessee. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30318, Atlanta, GA	$1,442	$1,755	$2,267	$2,500
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,568	$1,850	$2,825
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,600	$2,145	$3,053	$2,609
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,735	$2,027	$2,700	$2,535
30080, Smyrna, GA	$1,350	$1,517	$1,850	$2,200
30041, Forsyth County, GA	N/A	$1,536	$1,805	$2,900
30043, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,420	$1,875	$2,375
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,470	$1,671	$2,100	$2,161
30004, Milton, GA	N/A	$1,726	$2,200	$2,850
40202, Louisville, KY	$1,776	$2,144	$2,967	$2,226

Frequently Asked Questions - Tennessee Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tennessee?

The average monthly rental price for Tennessee apartments for rent is approximately $1,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Tennessee rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Tennessee.

How much is a studio apartment in Tennessee?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $899 and an average price per square feet of $20.88. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tennessee.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $990 and an average price per square feet of $18.98. There are a total of 40 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tennessee.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $15.19. There are a total of 121 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tennessee.

How have rent prices in Tennessee changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Tennessee can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.57%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tennessee?

A reasonable rent price in Tennessee is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.