Tennessee rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Tennessee is $1,795.

Average rent

$1,795

Month-over-month change

+$15

Year-over-year change

-$30

Available rentals

14,503

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $79,950.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$018
$50044
$600155
$700335
$800555
$900795
$1,000763
$1,100816
$1,200911
$1,300940
$1,400952
$1,500989
$1,600936
$1,700987
$1,800915
$1,900947
$2,000713
$2,100749
$2,200781
$2,300671
$2,400704
$2,500555
$2,600352
$2,700352
$2,800296
$2,900345
$3,000201
$3,100164
$3,200168
$3,30096
$3,400184
$3,500175
$3,60078
$3,70090
$3,80063
$3,900110
$4,00062
$4,10059
$4,20050
$4,30021
$4,40052
$4,50049
$4,60013
$4,70032
$4,80021
$4,90045
$5,000+370

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $30 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,720$1,750
Feb$1,750$1,750
Mar$1,750$1,767
Apr$1,780$1,770
May$1,785$1,750
Jun$1,795$1,756
Jul$1,795$1,775
Aug$1,832$1,795
Sep$1,800No data
Oct$1,800No data
Nov$1,795No data
Dec$1,775No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Tennessee is 15% lower than the national average.

Tennesseevs.

$1,795

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Tennessee?

The average rent in Tennessee is $1,795.

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 $1,795.

3. How has the rent in Tennessee changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Tennessee decreased by $30

4. How much has the rent in Tennessee increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Tennessee increased by $15

5. How many available rentals are there in Tennessee?

There are currently 14,503 rentals available in Tennessee.

6. How do rent prices in Tennessee compare with the national average?

The average rent in Tennessee is $1,795 — 14.52% lower the national average of $2,100.