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Rental Market Trends in Kingston, TN

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Kingston, TN is $1,025/month.

Rent in Kingston is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,025/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.9%

Change / Year

8

Available Apartments

Kingston rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Kingston average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kingston average $1,025 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kingston average $940 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kingston average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,025/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$940/month
536 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Kingston, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Kingston, TN

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kingston, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $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 Kingston, TN?

Because the average rent in Kingston is $1,025, you’ll want to make about $3,416 per month or $40,992 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 Kingston, TN is 14.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kingston is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,025. You can expect to pay 11.3% less for groceries, 13.0% less for utilities, and 17.2% less for transportation.

City

Kingston, TN

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

Use the tool below to compare Kingston, 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

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Harriman

    Harriman

    Avg Rent: $858/month

  • Lenoir City

    Lenoir City

    Avg Rent: $1,401/month

  • Loudon

    Loudon

    Avg Rent: $416/month

  • Oak Ridge

    Oak Ridge

    Avg Rent: $1,102/month

  • Oliver Springs

    Oliver Springs

    Avg Rent: $875/month

Apartment Communities in Kingston We Think You'll Love

214 Rufus Ln

214 Rufus Ln

214 Rufus Ln,
Kingston, TN 37763

3 Beds | $2,100

Waters Edge Apartment Homes

Waters Edge Apartment Homes

107-129 Victoria Rd S,
Kingston, TN 37763

1-2 Beds | $1,025 - $1,350

626 Lawnville Rd

626 Lawnville Rd

626 Lawnville Rd,
Kingston, TN 37763

2 Beds | $975

102 Village Ter

102 Village Ter

102 Village Ter,
Kingston, TN 37763

2 Beds | $1,650

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Kingston?

The average rent in Kingston is $1,025 per month, which is 38.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Kingston?

Rents in Kingston, TN are increasing, with prices up 2.9% year-over-year and $30 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Kingston?

In Kingston, TN, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Tennessee Kingston 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 September 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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