Last updated May 25, 2026
Average Rent in Tennessee (2026)
Average rent across Tennessee is $1,957/mo as of May 2026, based on 2,971 units tracked daily across 10 cities and 92 apartment communities. Rents are up $45 (2.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $675 to $6,754.
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Tennessee Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $2,280 | +$160 | 1,732 | $917 |
| Clarksville | $1,146 | +$207 | 353 | $675 |
| Franklin | $2,316 | +$307 | 233 | $1,500 |
| Chattanooga | $1,282 | -$15 | 211 | $895 |
| Memphis | $1,421 | +$327 | 154 | $799 |
| Murfreesboro | $1,618 | -$50 | 133 | $875 |
| Cordova | $1,304 | +$193 | 128 | $858 |
| Knoxville | $1,991 | +$229 | 20 | $1,150 |
| Johnson City | $1,255 | +$188 | 5 | $954 |
| East Ridge | $1,488 | +$88 | 2 | $1,400 |
Which Tennessee Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Tennessee cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 10 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Tennessee broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,564 | $725 | $4,100 | 406 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,900 | $675 | $3,616 | 1,376 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,157 | $795 | $6,421 | 984 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,146 | $850 | $6,754 | 186 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Tennessee Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Tennessee apartments.
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What is the average rent in Tennessee?
The average rent in Tennessee is $1,957 per month as of May 2026, based on 2,971 units tracked across 10 cities.
Which Tennessee city has the cheapest rent?
East Ridge has the lowest average rent in Tennessee at $1,488 per month, with units starting from $1,400.
Are rents going up or down in Tennessee?
Rents in Tennessee have increased by $45 (2.3%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tennessee?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,900 per month, with 1,376 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Tennessee?
Nashville is the most expensive city in Tennessee with an average rent of $2,280 per month.
How many apartments are available in Tennessee?
We track 2,971 individual units across 92 apartment communities in 10 Tennessee cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Tennessee?
The average studio apartment rent in Tennessee is $1,564 per month.
How often are Tennessee rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Tennessee rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.