Lowest Rent in Tennessee

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest rent

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Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
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Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
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Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
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The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Lowest Rent - Tennessee

1 Erwin $602
2 Sweetwater $625
3 Madisonville $663
4 McKenzie $669
5 Smithville $676
6 Greeneville $680
7 La Follette $690
8 Kingston $699
9 Henderson $725
10 Rockwood $725
11 Union City $732
12 Brownsville $737
13 Harriman $737
14 Ripley $745
15 Lynchburg $746
16 Elizabethton $751
17 Fayetteville $753
18 McMinnville $756
19 Humboldt $757
20 Savannah $757
21 Lexington $758
22 Dyersburg $759
23 Paris $763
24 Bristol $764
25 Lawrenceburg $768
26 Newport $780
27 Pulaski $802
28 Milan $802
29 Mount Carmel $804
30 Hartsville/Trousdale County $805
31 Athens $807
32 Dayton $807
33 Martin $808
34 Crossville $827
35 Bolivar $827
36 Jefferson City $832
37 Kingsport $843
38 Lafayette $847
39 Bloomingdale $849
40 Loudon $849
41 Morristown $855
42 Clinton $858
43 Lewisburg $859
44 Tullahoma $866
45 South Cleveland $880
46 Cookeville $885
47 Dunlap $890
48 Winchester $893
49 Manchester $897
50 Covington $910
51 Lenoir City $913
52 Shelbyville $935
53 Pigeon Forge $953
54 Johnson City $957
55 Cleveland $966
56 Soddy-Daisy $996
57 Dickson $999
58 Sevierville $1,000
59 Halls $1,007
60 Church Hill $1,041
61 Alcoa $1,057
62 Millington $1,059
63 Oak Ridge $1,076
64 Munford $1,086
65 Medina $1,089
66 Columbia $1,092
67 Jackson $1,094
68 Portland $1,100
69 Jonesborough $1,103
70 Springfield $1,107
71 East Ridge $1,112
72 Knoxville $1,116
73 Red Bank $1,118
74 Eagleton Village $1,121
75 Memphis $1,123
76 Maryville $1,149
77 Powell $1,153
78 Chattanooga $1,155
79 Fairfield Glade $1,191
80 Green Hill $1,191
81 Fairview $1,203
82 Lebanon $1,210
83 Clarksville $1,215
84 Harrison $1,232
85 Greenbrier $1,253
86 Middle Valley $1,255
87 Atoka $1,279
88 Gallatin $1,299
89 Ashland City $1,333
90 Millersville $1,336
91 White House $1,362
92 Smyrna $1,366
93 Goodlettsville $1,370
94 Murfreesboro $1,376
95 Collegedale $1,435
96 Nashville-Davidson $1,486
97 Seymour $1,530
98 Hendersonville $1,552
99 Collierville $1,574
100 Pleasant View $1,602

Cities with the lowest rents in Tennessee offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Erwin has a median rent of just $602 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At $602/month, renting in Erwin costs about $20 per day.
  • 2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
  • 3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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