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Average Rent in Tennessee

Tennessee is a state in United States. It ranks #33 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 31 metropolitan areas in Tennessee, 84 counties, 9 congressional districts, 369 zip codes, and 274 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Tennessee is $1,545 which represents a decrease of -3.29% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Tennessee to rent places is Paris, TN MSA with an average rent of $4,030. The least expensive metropolitan area in Tennessee to rent places is Union City, TN-KY MSA with an average rent of $858.

The most expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Williamson County with an average rent of $2,531. The least expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $594.

The most expensive zip code in Tennessee to rent places is 37014 with an average rent of $8,500. The least expensive zip code in Tennessee to rent places is 38079 with an average rent of $594.

The most expensive city in Tennessee to rent places is Arrington, TN with an average rent of $8,500. The least expensive city in Tennessee to rent places is Tiptonville, TN with an average rent of $594.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Tennessee currently stands at $1,545.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Shelby, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,326. This represents a difference of -14% 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 $1,378, 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 $1,850. This constitutes a more expensive by +20% when compared to the rent in Tennessee.
$1,545
Tennessee
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$1,326
-14%
Shelby, county
$1,378
-11%
Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA, msa
$1,850
+20%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Paris, TN MSA$4,030
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA$1,916
Columbia, TN MSA$1,860
Sevierville, TN MSA$1,662
Harriman, TN MSA$1,662
Knoxville, TN MSA$1,614
Morristown, TN MSA$1,603
Shelbyville, TN MSA$1,549
Lewisburg, TN MSA$1,498
Johnson City, TN MSA$1,423

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Greeneville, TN MSA$1,254
Athens, TN MSA$1,209
Martin, TN MSA$1,132
Humboldt, TN MSA$1,114
Newport, TN MSA$1,075
TN NON MSA$1,063
McMinnville, TN MSA$990
Brownsville, TN MSA$948
Dyersburg, TN MSA$910
Union City, TN-KY MSA$858

Counties in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Williamson County$2,531
Wilson County$2,177
Loudon County$2,174
Fayette County$2,156
Rutherford County$2,009
Davidson County$1,907
Maury County$1,852
Claiborne County$1,818
Cheatham County$1,793
Sequatchie County$1,792

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Warren County$1,031
Giles County$1,030
Marion County$999
Cannon County$992
Obion County$975
Perry County$950
Scott County$950
Dyer County$909
Lauderdale County$871
Lake County$594

Zip Codes in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

37014$8,500
37085$7,500
38222$4,030
37069$3,790
38139$3,474
37220$3,426
37060$3,400
37027$3,337
37064$3,269
37135$2,716

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

38232$800
38221$784
37385$775
37352$750
38233$706
37356$706
38316$700
37397$600
38449$600
38079$594

Cities in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Arrington, TN$8,500
Lascassas, TN$7,500
Buchanan, TN$4,030
Eagleville, TN$3,400
Brentwood, TN$3,342
Franklin, TN$2,768
Nolensville, TN$2,716
Germantown, TN$2,713
Mount Juliet, TN$2,622
Thompsons Station, TN$2,610

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Hornbeak, TN$800
Big Sandy, TN$784
Tellico Plains, TN$775
Lynchburg, TN$750
Kenton, TN$706
Monteagle, TN$706
Bradford, TN$700
Ardmore, TN$600
Whitwell, TN$600
Tiptonville, TN$594
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