Cookeville

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Cookeville, TN

Area Guide

Bask in the Hub of the Upper Cumberland’s many offerings

Suburban Scenic Lush Active Vibrant Historic Growing Welcoming Affordable Quiet Convenient

Nestled in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, Cookeville combines small-city living with a collegiate atmosphere. As home to Tennessee Technological University, this community of about 35,000 residents offers rental options throughout its many neighborhoods. One-bedroom units average $848 monthly, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for $1,115.

Downtown Cookeville features locally-owned shops and the historic Cookeville Depot Museum, which showcases the area's railroad heritage. Nature enthusiasts can explore nearby Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls State Parks, while Dogwood Park provides a central community space with its performance pavilion and walking trails. The city hosts cultural events at Tennessee Tech's Bryan Fine Arts Building and Wattenbarger Auditorium. Cookeville has also gained recognition in the fitness community as home to CrossFit Mayhem, which attracts athletes from around the world. The city's mix of outdoor recreation, cultural venues, and community spaces creates an appealing environment for residents.

Explore the City

Tennessee Tech is the pride and joy of Cookeville.

Ellie the Pink Elephant is one of Cookeville's unique landmarks.

Cookeville has an art program with many murals including the Coca-Cola mural in Downtown.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Cookeville, TN is $971 for a studio, $863 for one bedroom, $1,195 for two bedrooms, and $1,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cookeville has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$863/month
608 Sq Ft
House
$1,523/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,304/month
1,138 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cookeville, TN is 12.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cookeville is 24.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $863 - $1,405. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 16.8% less for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Capshaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

521 Students

Prescott South Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

812 Students

Algood Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 5-8

757 Students

Prescott South Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

558 Students

Park View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

439 Students

Prescott South Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

812 Students

Algood Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 5-8

757 Students

Dodson Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

281 Students

Putnam County Vital

Public

Grades K-12

301 Students

Avery Trace Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

720 Students

Cookeville High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,199 Students

Putnam County Vital

Public

Grades K-12

301 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walnut Park
  • Dogwood Park
  • Cane Creek Park
  • Burgess Falls State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.