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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 $1,551 which represents a decrease of -1.97% 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 $857.

The most expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Williamson County with an average rent of $2,585. The least expensive county in Tennessee to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $597.

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 $597.

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 $597.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Tennessee currently stands at $1,551.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Shelby, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,332. 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 $1,385, 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 $1,856. This constitutes a more expensive by +20% when compared to the rent in Tennessee.
$1,551
Tennessee
VS
$1,332
-14%
Shelby, county
$1,385
-11%
Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA, msa
$1,856
+20%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Paris, TN MSA$4,030
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA$1,923
Columbia, TN MSA$1,883
Sevierville, TN MSA$1,652
Harriman, TN MSA$1,637
Morristown, TN MSA$1,620
Knoxville, TN MSA$1,619
Shelbyville, TN MSA$1,585
Johnson City, TN MSA$1,437
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA$1,414

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Greeneville, TN MSA$1,221
Athens, TN MSA$1,218
Martin, TN MSA$1,178
Humboldt, TN MSA$1,136
TN NON MSA$1,086
Newport, TN MSA$1,046
McMinnville, TN MSA$984
Brownsville, TN MSA$961
Dyersburg, TN MSA$882
Union City, TN-KY MSA$857

Counties in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Williamson County$2,585
Wilson County$2,175
Loudon County$2,171
Fayette County$2,145
Rutherford County$2,033
Claiborne County$2,012
Davidson County$1,909
Maury County$1,854
Grainger County$1,788
Cheatham County$1,782

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cocke County$1,052
Hardeman County$1,040
Scott County$1,021
Crockett County$1,021
Obion County$992
Perry County$986
Cannon County$983
Lauderdale County$898
Dyer County$881
Lake County$597

Zip Codes in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

37014$8,500
37085$7,500
37754$4,500
38222$4,030
37060$4,000
37069$3,682
38139$3,590
38571$3,500
37027$3,441
37220$3,370

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

37134$830
37711$825
38232$800
38221$795
37385$775
37356$714
38316$700
38233$697
38449$600
38079$597

Cities in Tennessee

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Arrington, TN$8,500
Lascassas, TN$7,500
Heiskell, TN$4,500
Buchanan, TN$4,030
Eagleville, TN$4,000
Brentwood, TN$3,441
Surgoinsville, TN$3,000
Nolensville, TN$2,839
Franklin, TN$2,761
Germantown, TN$2,713

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

New Johnsonville, TN$830
Bulls Gap, TN$825
Hornbeak, TN$800
Big Sandy, TN$795
Tellico Plains, TN$775
Monteagle, TN$714
Bradford, TN$700
Kenton, TN$697
Ardmore, TN$600
Tiptonville, TN$597
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