Tennessee rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Tennessee is $1,218.
$1,218
+$15
-$31
2,170
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $100 to $9,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 19 |
| $500 | 21 |
| $600 | 88 |
| $700 | 181 |
| $800 | 225 |
| $900 | 239 |
| $1,000 | 227 |
| $1,100 | 217 |
| $1,200 | 219 |
| $1,300 | 209 |
| $1,400 | 186 |
| $1,500 | 151 |
| $1,600 | 102 |
| $1,700 | 91 |
| $1,800 | 81 |
| $1,900 | 63 |
| $2,000 | 39 |
| $2,100 | 33 |
| $2,200 | 26 |
| $2,300 | 21 |
| $2,400 | 27 |
| $2,500 | 22 |
| $2,600 | 12 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 11 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 7 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 13 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $31 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,225 | $1,217 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,225 |
| Mar | $1,209 | $1,215 |
| Apr | $1,250 | $1,219 |
| May | $1,250 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $1,250 | $1,220 |
| Jul | $1,260 | $1,208 |
| Aug | $1,290 | $1,203 |
| Sep | $1,250 | No data |
| Oct | $1,250 | No data |
| Nov | $1,243 | No data |
| Dec | $1,230 | No data |
Market temperature
The Tennessee rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Tennessee is 23% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Tennessee?
The average rent in Tennessee is $1,775.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Tennessee?
Houses in Tennessee rent between $100 - $79,950 with an average rent of $1,775.
3. How has the rent in Tennessee changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Tennessee decreased by $25
4. How much has the rent in Tennessee increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Tennessee decreased by $20
5. How many available rentals are there in Tennessee?
There are currently 14,501 rentals available in Tennessee.
6. How do rent prices in Tennessee compare with the national average?
The average rent in Tennessee is $1,775 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.