Average Rent in Tennessee

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Current Versus Historical Tennessee Rents

Tennessee rentals average $835 for a studio rental to $2,348 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $206 (-19.75%) year-over-year from $1,041 to $835. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $668 (-40.07%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $999. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,699 (-61.03%) year-over-year from $2,784 to $1,085. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-7.71%) year-over-year from $1,815 to $1,675. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $426 (21.57%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $2,399. 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 21.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.60	$835	$1,041 (-19.75%)	$1,204 (-30.65%)
1 BR	$20.82	$999	$1,667 (-40.07%)	$1,335 (-25.15%)
2 BR	$15.26	$1,085	$2,784 (-61.03%)	$1,740 (-37.65%)
3 BR	$14.84	$1,675	$1,815 (-7.71%)	$1,794 (-6.62%)
4+ BR	$14.93	$2,399	$1,973 (21.57%)	$2,397 (0.10%)

Historical Rents in Tennessee

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Top Cities Near Tennessee

There are a total of 37 cities nearby Tennessee. The average rent in Tennessee is currently $2,200 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 $4,200 per month.

Let's compare Tennessee's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 51.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Tennessee are about 59.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.69% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near Tennessee in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntsville, AL	$995	$795	$847	$995
Chattanooga, TN	N/A	$800	$1,199	$1,195
Marietta, GA	N/A	$1,293	$1,785	$2,000
Dunwoody, GA	N/A	$1,534	$2,054	$2,054
Kennesaw, GA	N/A	$1,563	$1,900	$2,200
Sandy Springs, GA	$1,538	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Woodstock, GA	N/A	$1,605	$2,125	$2,400
Smyrna, GA	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,500
Roswell, GA	N/A	$1,358	$1,845	$2,800
Alpharetta, GA	N/A	$1,646	$2,200	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Tennessee

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Terry Sanford, and South View. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Tennessee is currently around $2,400 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tennessee's average rent, which is only $1,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tennessee, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 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
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$713	$943	$1,395
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$1,150	$1,438
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$875	$1,025	$1,495
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$775	$1,198	$1,498
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$995	$1,550	$1,593
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$990	$1,600
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,250	$1,650	$1,650
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$1,898
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,655	$1,850	$2,022
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,175
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,179
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,300	$3,350	$2,200
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,650	$2,000	$3,323	$2,340
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,159	$2,400
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$998	$1,375	$2,850	$2,423
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,200	$2,800	$2,425
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,795	$2,400	$2,500
Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,525	$2,595
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,100	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,181	$2,600	$3,929	$2,700
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,844	$2,057	$3,429	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,584	$3,795	$2,800
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,575	$2,800	$2,825
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,023	$2,383	$3,233	$2,998
Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$2,196	$3,201	$3,000
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA	N/A	$1,899	$2,750	$4,075
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090

Top Counties Near Tennessee

There are a total of 46 counties located by Tennessee. Some of these counties include Jefferson, AL, Shelby, TN, and Madison, AL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. 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 Pulaski, AR. Its average rent per month is $1,050. 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 1.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tennessee is 45.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tennessee is 50.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jefferson, AL	N/A	$1,254	$825	$1,138
Shelby, TN	$890	$923	$1,050	$1,143
Madison, AL	$995	$795	$847	$1,150
Hamilton, TN	N/A	$800	$1,197	$1,200
Douglas, GA	N/A	$1,400	$1,375	$2,040
Paulding, GA	N/A	$1,550	$2,598	$2,110
Bartow, GA	N/A	$1,478	$1,600	$2,200
Cherokee, GA	N/A	$1,557	$1,935	$2,400
Cobb, GA	$1,275	$1,593	$1,895	$2,400
Forsyth, GA	N/A	$1,513	$1,805	$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 $2,475.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Tennessee is $1,555 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,022 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	$1,480	$1,734	$2,250	$2,588
30024, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,528	$1,921	$2,850
30309, Atlanta, GA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,916	$2,400
30308, Atlanta, GA	$1,623	$1,950	$2,850	$2,345
30080, Smyrna, GA	$1,350	$1,475	$2,000	$2,500
30041, Forsyth County, GA	N/A	$1,505	$1,785	$2,800
30043, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,555	$1,923	$2,400
30328, Sandy Springs, GA	$1,538	$1,638	$2,100	$2,144
30004, Milton, GA	N/A	$1,625	$2,200	$2,750
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 $1,250. 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 $835 and an average price per square feet of $5.60. There are a total of 5 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 $899 and an average price per square feet of $20.82. There are a total of 73 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 $1,149 and an average price per square feet of $15.26. There are a total of 115 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 -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.61%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tennessee?

A reasonable rent price in Tennessee is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.