Average Rent in Tennessee by City and ZIP (2026)

Across 173 Tennessee ZIP codes with data, typical asking rent runs from $799 to $2,944, with a statewide median of $1,579. Data as of September 2026.

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Tennessee cities with rent data

CityMedian rentRangeZIP codes
Nashville$1,961$1,334 to $2,80024
Memphis$1,198$908 to $1,57021
Knoxville$1,686$1,257 to $2,17416
Chattanooga$1,514$1,335 to $1,80910
Murfreesboro$1,749$1,506 to $1,8534
Bartlett$1,648$1,206 to $1,7993
Clarksville$1,379$1,303 to $1,4773
Cleveland$1,395$1,290 to $1,6773
Franklin$2,217$1,950 to $2,4493
Johnson City$1,565$1,266 to $1,6983
Kingsport$1,240$995 to $1,5163
Maryville$2,058$1,764 to $2,0733

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