Tennessee rental market

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Last updated December 4, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Tennessee is $1,695.

Average rent

$1,695

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

-$80

Available rentals

16,063

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
$025
$50051
$600198
$700388
$800713
$9001020
$1,000956
$1,1001014
$1,2001170
$1,3001160
$1,4001167
$1,5001173
$1,6001116
$1,7001107
$1,8001019
$1,9001056
$2,000760
$2,100792
$2,200724
$2,300633
$2,400664
$2,500538
$2,600366
$2,700348
$2,800313
$2,900287
$3,000166
$3,100182
$3,200172
$3,300129
$3,400174
$3,500136
$3,60069
$3,70078
$3,80062
$3,900102
$4,00064
$4,10045
$4,20036
$4,30019
$4,40059
$4,50048
$4,60018
$4,70023
$4,80022
$4,90044
$5,000+326

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $80 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$1,800$1,750
Oct$1,800$1,735
Nov$1,795$1,700
Dec$1,775$1,695

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.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Tennessee?

The average rent in Tennessee is $1,695.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Tennessee?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Tennessee is $1,259 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,195 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,395 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $1,867 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Tennessee?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Tennessee is $6,378 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Tennessee?

Houses in Tennessee rent between $100 - $79,950 with an average rent of $1,695.

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

In the last year, the rent in Tennessee decreased by $80

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

In the last month, the rent in Tennessee decreased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Tennessee?

There are currently 16,063 rentals available in Tennessee.

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

The average rent in Tennessee is $1,695 — 15.25% lower the national average of $2,000.