Rent by ZIP code in Bartlett
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38135 | Shelby County | $1,799 | +9% |
| 38133 | Shelby County | $1,648 | 0% |
| 38134 | Shelby County | $1,206 | -27% |
Rent by bedroom count in Bartlett
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Shelby County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Shelby County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,270 to $1,830 depending on the Bartlett ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | +3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,191 | +3.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,301 | +2.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,717 | +2.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,981 | +1.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Bartlett?
Typical rent across Shelby County is $1,341 as of September 2026. That is up 1.4% from a year earlier and up 15.5% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Shelby County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,191 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | $1,248 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $1,274 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $1,318 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $1,328 | +0.8% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,341 | +1.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Bartlett rent questions
- What is the average rent in Bartlett, TN?
- Typical asking rent in Bartlett is $1,648 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,206 to $1,799.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Bartlett?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Shelby County is $1,301 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,191 and a three bedroom is $1,717. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Bartlett?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Shelby County is $1,341 as of September 2026, up 1.4% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Bartlett?
- ZIP 38134 has the lowest typical asking rent in Bartlett at $1,206 a month, compared with $1,648 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Bartlett?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Bartlett rent of $1,648, that is about $4,944 a month, or $59,328 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Bartlett sits in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.