County

Average Rent in DeKalb County

DeKalb is a county in Tennessee. It ranks #49 out of 85 for places to rent. DeKalb County is in
the congressional districts of
District 04, District 06 and
the metropolitan areas of
Cookeville, TN MSA, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA, TN NON MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for DeKalb County includes
the city of
Smithville and
the zip codes of
38583, 37166 with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in DeKalb County is $1,286 which represents a decrease of -10.51% over the same period.

The most expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is Smithville, TN with an average rent of $1,244. The least expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is Smithville, TN with an average rent of $1,244.

The most expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 38583 with an average rent of $1,336. The least expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 37166 with an average rent of $1,244.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county DeKalb currently stands at $1,286.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Smithville, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,244. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to DeKalb.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Tennessee, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,547, showing a more expensive of +20% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,847. This constitutes a more expensive by +44% when compared to the rent in DeKalb.
$1,286
DeKalb
VS
$1,244
-3%
Smithville, city
$1,547
+20%
TN, state
$1,847
+44%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026

Cities in DeKalb County

Zip Codes in DeKalb County

38583$1,336
37166$1,244