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Average Rent in Murfreesboro TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Murfreesboro TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,655/mo
Lowest Available
$1,175/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
54
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Murfreesboro TN
Compare average rent across Murfreesboro TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro 37129 | $1,765 | $1,050 | 1 | 15 |
| Murfreesboro 37128 | $1,747 | $1,422 | 3 | 69 |
| Murfreesboro 37130 | $1,365 | $1,080 | 1 | 44 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Murfreesboro TN?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Murfreesboro TN is $1,655 per month across 5 apartment communities and 54 available units.
The most affordable option is Stones River Property Management starting at $1,175/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,655/mo.
Prices range from $1,175 to $1,965 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 23 units are currently listed.
Murfreesboro TN Rent Price History
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Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Murfreesboro TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Murfreesboro TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stones River Property Management | $1,175/mo | $1,668/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Chelsea Place Apartment Homes | $1,354/mo | $1,468/mo | 18 | 4 |
| Hawthorne Park South | $1,584/mo | $1,681/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
| Easton Place | $1,662/mo | $1,726/mo | 11 | 4 |
| The Banks at West Fork | $1,721/mo | $1,845/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,655/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,175/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Murfreesboro TN is $76,241 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Murfreesboro TN
We only have live rent data for Murfreesboro TN so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,655 |
| Estimated total | $1,655/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.
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