Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Tennessee
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Tennessee is Cleveland, where the median 1-bedroom asks $800/month, 20% below the statewide median of about $1,000. The most expensive is Nashville at $1,462/month.
Across the 10 Tennessee cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $800 in Cleveland to $1,462 in Nashville, 1.8 times as much. 6 of 10 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,000. The largest rental market, Memphis (4,616 listings), has a median of $850, 15% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Tennessee
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $800 | $1,195 | 482 | -20% |
| 2 | Kingsport | $800 | $1,125 | 234 | -20% |
| 3 | Clarksville | $812 | $1,095 | 1,561 | -19% |
| 4 | Cookeville | $830 | $1,200 | 381 | -17% |
| 5 | Memphis | $850 | $965 | 4,616 | -15% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Tennessee
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $1,462 | $1,800 | 4,440 | +46% |
| 2 | Knoxville | $1,100 | $1,500 | 2,284 | +10% |
| 3 | Murfreesboro | $1,049 | $1,500 | 877 | +5% |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $1,000 | $1,250 | 1,549 | 0% |
| 5 | Johnson City | $925 | $1,250 | 434 | -7% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Tennessee?
- As of October 17, 2026, Cleveland has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Tennessee cities we rank, at $800/month. Next are Kingsport ($800) and Clarksville ($812).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Tennessee?
- As of October 17, 2026, Nashville has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Tennessee cities we rank, at $1,462/month, 46% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,000/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate