Census ACS 2023 · 65 cities
Cities in Tennessee With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Tennessee, Nolensville town has the highest median rent at $2,557. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Tennessee, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 65 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White House city | $1,362 | $311,200 | $87,315 |
| 2 | Union City city | $732.00 | $138,400 | $45,523 |
| 3 | Tullahoma city | $866.00 | $228,800 | $60,855 |
| 4 | Springfield city | $1,107 | $235,200 | $58,741 |
| 5 | Spring Hill city | $1,738 | $452,400 | $106,658 |
| 6 | Soddy-Daisy city | $996.00 | $241,400 | $67,824 |
| 7 | Smyrna town | $1,366 | $326,700 | $78,409 |
| 8 | Shelbyville city | $935.00 | $224,700 | $52,290 |
| 9 | Seymour Cdp | $1,530 | $262,800 | $85,240 |
| 10 | Sevierville city | $1,000 | $264,000 | $55,106 |
| 11 | Red Bank city | $1,118 | $246,100 | $61,788 |
| 12 | Powell Cdp | $1,153 | $264,500 | $85,281 |
| 13 | Portland city | $1,100 | $256,400 | $72,380 |
| 14 | Paris city | $763.00 | $142,700 | $39,365 |
| 15 | Oak Ridge city | $1,076 | $233,500 | $71,000 |
| 16 | Nolensville town | $2,557 | $695,100 | $170,068 |
| 17 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | $1,486 | $383,100 | $75,197 |
| 18 | Murfreesboro city | $1,376 | $365,100 | $76,241 |
| 19 | Mount Juliet city | $1,875 | $423,000 | $107,847 |
| 20 | Morristown city | $855.00 | $155,700 | $44,811 |
| 21 | Millington city | $1,059 | $172,800 | $51,695 |
| 22 | Middle Valley Cdp | $1,255 | $277,400 | $93,264 |
| 23 | Memphis city | $1,123 | $157,100 | $51,211 |
| 24 | McMinnville city | $756.00 | $147,200 | $43,348 |
| 25 | Maryville city | $1,149 | $310,600 | $79,340 |
| 26 | Martin city | $808.00 | $177,700 | $41,510 |
| 27 | Manchester city | $897.00 | $215,700 | $55,019 |
| 28 | Lewisburg city | $859.00 | $183,400 | $52,634 |
| 29 | Lenoir City city | $913.00 | $214,300 | $60,480 |
| 30 | Lebanon city | $1,210 | $359,300 | $71,320 |
| 31 | Lawrenceburg city | $768.00 | $158,100 | $41,458 |
| 32 | Lakeland city | $1,611 | $373,800 | $113,843 |
| 33 | La Vergne city | $1,714 | $273,700 | $80,418 |
| 34 | Knoxville city | $1,116 | $214,000 | $50,994 |
| 35 | Kingsport city | $843.00 | $203,000 | $50,436 |
| 36 | Johnson City city | $957.00 | $238,000 | $55,429 |
| 37 | Jackson city | $1,094 | $195,000 | $51,552 |
| 38 | Hendersonville city | $1,552 | $396,500 | $91,503 |
| 39 | Hartsville/Trousdale County | $805.00 | $284,100 | $63,190 |
| 40 | Greeneville town | $680.00 | $210,700 | $51,516 |
| 41 | Goodlettsville city | $1,370 | $355,000 | $65,898 |
| 42 | Germantown city | $1,760 | $441,200 | $144,799 |
| 43 | Gallatin city | $1,299 | $343,700 | $73,589 |
| 44 | Franklin city | $1,861 | $646,300 | $115,000 |
| 45 | Farragut town | $1,691 | $513,100 | $142,402 |
| 46 | Elizabethton city | $751.00 | $159,700 | $44,834 |
| 47 | East Ridge city | $1,112 | $182,500 | $55,988 |
| 48 | Dyersburg city | $759.00 | $170,900 | $51,846 |
| 49 | Dickson city | $999.00 | $263,100 | $69,074 |
| 50 | Crossville city | $827.00 | $230,300 | $50,672 |
| 51 | Cookeville city | $885.00 | $263,800 | $48,501 |
| 52 | Columbia city | $1,092 | $261,700 | $61,204 |
| 53 | Collierville town | $1,574 | $458,300 | $134,319 |
| 54 | Collegedale city | $1,435 | $332,700 | $64,905 |
| 55 | Clinton city | $858.00 | $204,700 | $64,005 |
| 56 | Cleveland city | $966.00 | $241,800 | $55,904 |
| 57 | Clarksville city | $1,215 | $236,100 | $66,786 |
| 58 | Chattanooga city | $1,155 | $259,200 | $61,028 |
| 59 | Bristol city | $764.00 | $182,500 | $55,007 |
| 60 | Brentwood city | $2,497 | $926,700 | $184,720 |
| 61 | Bartlett city | $1,658 | $283,700 | $100,660 |
| 62 | Atoka town | $1,279 | $283,500 | $86,922 |
| 63 | Athens city | $807.00 | $197,300 | $53,151 |
| 64 | Arlington town | $2,046 | $367,700 | $125,909 |
| 65 | Alcoa city | $1,057 | $232,300 | $60,049 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nolensville town is the #1 ranked city in Tennessee by median rent, with a value of $2,557 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Tennessee has 65 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Tennessee.