Average Rent In Tennessee For October 2025
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Tennessee?
The average rent in Tennessee for October 2025 is $1,158, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,103. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,013.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, Tennessee rent costs -16.9% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Tennessee ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Tennessee Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | TN | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,158 | $1,394 | -16.9% |
| M-o-M Change | -$6 | -$6 | -0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | -$17 | -$11 | 54.5% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.5% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | -1.4% | -0.8% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Tennessee
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Tennessee increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Tennessee clocking in at $1,013, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,103 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $551/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Tennessee check out:
- Best Places To Live In Tennessee
- Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee
- Most Dangerous Cities In Tennessee
Month Over Month Tennessee Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Tennessee has experienced a -$6 change in rent over the past month going from $1,164 to $1,158. That change comes out to -0.5%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Tennessee:
Year Over Year Tennessee Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Tennessee changed -$17 from $1,175 to $1,158. A change of -$17 means that rents changed -1.4% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Tennessee:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Tennessee
Population: 5,002
Median Rent: $3,025
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Population: 7,119
Median Rent: $2,360
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Population: 41,524
Median Rent: $2,159
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Population: 11,678
Median Rent: $1,935
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Population: 8,507
Median Rent: $1,851
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Population: 7,508
Median Rent: $1,522
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Population: 72,990
Median Rent: $1,428
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Population: 58,640
Median Rent: $1,414
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Population: 39,230
Median Rent: $1,397
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Population: 35,995
Median Rent: $1,331
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