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Rental Market Trends in Cookeville, TN

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Cookeville, TN is $891/month.

Rent in Cookeville is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$891/month

Average Rent

614 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.3%

Change / Year

248

Available Apartments

Cookeville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Cookeville average $1,003 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Cookeville average $891 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Cookeville average $1,208 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Cookeville average $1,533 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,003/month
371 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$891/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,208/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,533/month
1,442 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,385/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,764/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,230/month
1,715 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,147/month
892 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,391/month
1,162 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Cookeville, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Cookeville, TN

August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cookeville, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
21% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Cookeville is $891, you’ll want to make about $2,970 per month or $35,640 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cookeville, TN is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cookeville is 24.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $891 - $1,533. You can expect to pay 4.6% less for groceries, 17.3% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.

City

Cookeville, TN

248 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Cookeville, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Cookeville We Think You'll Love

Saxony Apartment Homes

Saxony Apartment Homes

800 E Spring St,
Cookeville, TN 38501

1-3 Beds | $830 - $1,700

The Bellevue at 1045

The Bellevue at 1045

1045 Fisk Rd,
Cookeville, TN 38501

2 Beds | $1,350 - $1,354

Hampton Creek

Hampton Creek

801 Winston Dr,
Cookeville, TN 38506

1-3 Beds | $1,269 - $1,669

The Gables at Veterans

The Gables at Veterans

75 E Veterans Dr,
Cookeville, TN 38501

1-3 Beds | $1,370 - $1,835

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Cookeville?

The average rent in Cookeville is $891 per month, which is 46.4% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Cookeville?

The average rent for a house in Cookeville, TN is $1,764 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Cookeville?

The average rent for a townhome in Cookeville, TN is $1,391 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Cookeville?

Rents in Cookeville, TN are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $21 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Cookeville?

In Cookeville, TN, 41% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Tennessee Cookeville Rental Trends

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 June 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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