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Average Rent in Tennessee

Tennessee is a state in United States. It ranks #32 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 31 metropolitan areas in Tennessee, 86 counties, 9 congressional districts, 376 zip codes, and 283 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Tennessee is $1,569 which represents an increase of 1.52% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Tennessee to rent places is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA with an average rent of $1,967. The least expensive metropolitan area in Tennessee to rent places is Dyersburg, TN MSA with an average rent of $806.

The most expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Williamson County with an average rent of $2,677. The least expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $595.

The most expensive zip code in Tennessee to rent places is 37085 with an average rent of $6,277. The least expensive zip code in Tennessee to rent places is 38079 with an average rent of $595.

The most expensive city in Tennessee to rent places is Lascassas, TN with an average rent of $6,277. The least expensive city in Tennessee to rent places is Tiptonville, TN with an average rent of $595.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Tennessee currently stands at $1,569.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Shelby, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,341. This represents a difference of -15% when compared to Tennessee.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,396, showing a less expensive of -11% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +20% when compared to the rent in Tennessee.
$1,569
Tennessee
VS
$1,341
-15%
Shelby, county
$1,396
-11%
Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA, msa
$1,883
+20%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA$1,967
Columbia, TN MSA$1,952
Lewisburg, TN MSA$1,943
Knoxville, TN MSA$1,654
Sevierville, TN MSA$1,640
Morristown, TN MSA$1,632
Harriman, TN MSA$1,486
Shelbyville, TN MSA$1,473
Johnson City, TN MSA$1,451
Cleveland, TN MSA$1,430

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

McMinnville, TN MSA$1,174
Greeneville, TN MSA$1,172
Lawrenceburg, TN MSA$1,168
Humboldt, TN MSA$1,140
Newport, TN MSA$1,088
TN NON MSA$1,032
Brownsville, TN MSA$1,022
Paris, TN MSA$974
Union City, TN-KY MSA$911
Dyersburg, TN MSA$806

Counties in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Williamson County$2,677
Wilson County$2,231
Rutherford County$2,105
Fayette County$2,075
Loudon County$2,013
Jackson County$2,011
Maury County$1,977
Davidson County$1,941
Wayne County$1,850
Cheatham County$1,842

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lauderdale County$1,050
Obion County$995
Perry County$936
Humphreys County$905
Lincoln County$888
Hardeman County$859
Henry County$806
Dyer County$794
Fentress County$769
Lake County$595

Zip Codes in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

37085$6,277
37754$4,500
37069$4,429
37014$4,025
37046$3,746
37027$3,649
37064$3,388
38139$3,179
37135$3,117
37184$3,077

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

38556$769
37356$752
38469$750
37309$725
38059$713
38316$700
38233$690
38321$650
38449$600
38079$595

Cities in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Lascassas, TN$6,277
Heiskell, TN$4,500
Arrington, TN$4,025
College Grove, TN$3,746
Brentwood, TN$3,649
Nolensville, TN$3,117
Watertown, TN$3,077
Cottontown, TN$3,016
Surgoinsville, TN$3,000
Farragut, TN$2,806

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Jamestown, TN$769
Monteagle, TN$752
Loretto, TN$750
Calhoun, TN$725
Newbern, TN$713
Bradford, TN$700
Kenton, TN$690
Cedar Grove, TN$650
Ardmore, TN$600
Tiptonville, TN$595
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