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Rental Market Trends in Athens, TN

What is the average rent in Athens, TN?

$845/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Athens, TN is $845 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Athens more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Athens, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $845 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $984 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,501 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$845/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$984/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,501/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,545/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Athens, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Athens, TN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Athens, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
29% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, TN?

Because the average rent in Athens is $845, you’ll want to make about $2,816 per month or $33,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Athens, TN

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How does Athens, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Park Village Apartments

Park Village Apartments

918 Rocky Mount Rd,
Athens, TN 37303

$1,174 - $1,424

1-3 Beds

Ridgetop Apartments

Ridgetop Apartments

2009 Layman Rd,
Athens, TN 37303

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3-4 Beds

Madison Avenue Townhomes

Madison Avenue Townhomes

1721 W Madison Ave,
Athens, TN 37303

$1,150

2 Beds

Park Crest Apartments

Park Crest Apartments

2108 Congress Pky S,
Athens, TN 37303

$725 - $1,325

1-2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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