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Rental Market Trends in Madison, TN

What is the average rent in Madison, TN?

$1,148/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Madison, TN is $1,148 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Madison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about $1,125 per month for a studio, $1,148 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,393 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,819 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,125/month
535 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,148/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,819/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,542/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,276/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,682/month
1,986 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,214/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,666/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,474/month
1,320 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Madison, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $35 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Madison, TN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Madison, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
66% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Heron Walk, Morningside Heights and Dickerson Road are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heron Walk
$1,115/month
635 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$1,147/month
626 Sq Ft
Dickerson Road
$1,216/month
741 Sq Ft
Eastlawn
$1,663/month
793 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Eastlawn, Dickerson Road and Morningside Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastlawn
$1,663/month
793 Sq Ft
Dickerson Road
$1,216/month
741 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$1,147/month
626 Sq Ft
Heron Walk
$1,115/month
635 Sq Ft

Which Madison neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Madison with the most apartments available are Heron Walk, Morningside Heights and Eastlawn .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heron Walk
$1,115/month
635 Sq Ft
Morningside Heights
$1,147/month
626 Sq Ft
Eastlawn
$1,663/month
793 Sq Ft
Dickerson Road
$1,216/month
741 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Madison is $1,148, you’ll want to make about $3,826 per month or $45,912 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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Madison, TN

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

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Apartment Averages

Heron Walk

Madison, TN

Eastlawn

Madison, TN

Studio
$909/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,061/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,279/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,482/month
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Apartment communities in Madison we think you'll love

Station A

Station A

1401 Gallatin Pike N,
Madison, TN 37115

$1,411 - $2,526 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Birchway Rivergate

Birchway Rivergate

110 One Mile Pky,
Madison, TN 37115

$1,409 - $2,199 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Orchard Park

Orchard Park

203 Sealey Dr,
Madison, TN 37115

$856 - $2,725

1-2 Beds

Dupont Avenue Apartments

Dupont Avenue Apartments

601 N Dupont Ave,
Madison, TN 37115

$814 - $1,582

1 Bed

Property Management Companies in Madison, TN

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4 Communities in Madison
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3 Communities in Madison
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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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