Average Rent in Murfreesboro, TN
6 apartment buildings, 134 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,592/mo
market average
Cheapest
$875/mo
Stones River Property Management
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
134
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Murfreesboro, TN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Murfreesboro, TN Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Stones River Property Management
2122 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA
Chelsea Place Apartment Homes
805 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
Hawthorne Park South
220 Indian Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Merchants Walk Apartments
2650 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
The Banks at West Fork
1405 Riverwatch Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Easton Place
1709 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stones River Property Management 2122 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA | $875 | $1,695 | $1.24 | 4.2 (386) | 11 |
| 2 | Chelsea Place Apartment Homes 805 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA | $1,125 | $1,344 | $1.93 | 4 (393) | 48 |
| 3 | Hawthorne Park South 220 Indian Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA | $1,346 | $1,633 | $1.29 | 4.3 (191) | 30 |
| 4 | Merchants Walk Apartments 2650 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA | $1,399 | $1,607 | $1.44 | 3.9 (32) | 3 |
| 5 | The Banks at West Fork 1405 Riverwatch Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA | $1,509 | $1,774 | $1.66 | 4.3 (162) | 25 |
| 6 | Easton Place 1709 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA | $1,566 | $1,886 | $1.63 | 4 (73) | 17 |
Explore Each Property
Stones River Property Management
4.2 (386)2122 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA
Chelsea Place Apartment Homes
4 (393)805 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
Hawthorne Park South
4.3 (191)220 Indian Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Merchants Walk Apartments
3.9 (32)2650 Merchants Walk, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
The Banks at West Fork
4.3 (162)1405 Riverwatch Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Easton Place
4 (73)1709 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA
Murfreesboro, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,592 per month, based on 134 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Stones River Property Management to $1,566 at Easton Place.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050/mo | $1,050/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,352/mo | $875/mo | 59 |
| 2 Bed | $1,629/mo | $1,175/mo | 48 |
| 3 Bed | $2,054/mo | $1,876/mo | 25 |
| 4 Bed | $3,000/mo | $3,000/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Murfreesboro, TN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Murfreesboro, TN averages $1,352/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,629/mo. At the local median household income of $76,241, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Murfreesboro, TN at $1,376/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Murfreesboro, TN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Nashville
Demand in the Nashville rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Nissan North America
- Middle Tennessee State University
Mean one-way commute in Murfreesboro, TN is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Murfreesboro, TN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,592/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Murfreesboro, TN is $76,241 , about 0% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN
Overall prices in Murfreesboro, TN runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Murfreesboro, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,592 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $5,046/mo |
Population
157,547
Median household income
$76,241
Census median rent
$1,376/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
31.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Tennessee
How Murfreesboro, TN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Murfreesboro, TN | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $2,307 | +45% | 56 |
| Franklin, TN | $2,199 | +38% | 14 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,574 | -1% | 12 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,457 | -8% | 11 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $1,687 | +6% | 8 |
| Clarksville, TN | $1,070 | -33% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Murfreesboro, TN?
The average rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,592 per month, based on 134 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Murfreesboro, TN?
The lowest available rent in Murfreesboro, TN starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Murfreesboro, TN?
1-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro, TN average $1,352/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 59 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Murfreesboro, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro, TN average $1,629/mo. Units start from $1,175/mo across 48 units currently listed.
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