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Rental Market Trends in Murfreesboro, TN

What is the average rent in Murfreesboro, TN?

$1,283/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,283 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Murfreesboro more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Murfreesboro, you can expect to pay about $1,089 per month for a studio, $1,283 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,519 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,861 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,089/month
485 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,283/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,519/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
1,281 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,490/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,102/month
1,596 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,567/month
2,210 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,522/month
999 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,756/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,034/month
1,627 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Murfreesboro, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $25 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 Murfreesboro, TN
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Murfreesboro, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murfreesboro?

Based on current rent prices, Kingswood Heights, Vie at Murfreesboro and Indian Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Murfreesboro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kingswood Heights
$1,072/month
705 Sq Ft
Vie at Murfreesboro
$1,236/month
669 Sq Ft
Indian Hills
$1,274/month
826 Sq Ft
Belle Aire Acres
$1,276/month
594 Sq Ft
Innsbrooke
$1,293/month
814 Sq Ft
The Cottages at Indian
$1,316/month
865 Sq Ft
Haynes Haven Estates
$1,371/month
702 Sq Ft
Forrest Hills Estates
$1,400/month
709 Sq Ft
Brookhill
$1,411/month
869 Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,423/month
605 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murfreesboro?

Based on current rent prices, Henley Station, Toddington Heights and Northwoods are the most expensive neighborhoods in Murfreesboro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Henley Station
$1,718/month
808 Sq Ft
Toddington Heights
$1,550/month
602 Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,423/month
605 Sq Ft
Brookhill
$1,411/month
869 Sq Ft
Forrest Hills Estates
$1,400/month
709 Sq Ft
Haynes Haven Estates
$1,371/month
702 Sq Ft
The Cottages at Indian
$1,316/month
865 Sq Ft
Innsbrooke
$1,293/month
814 Sq Ft
Belle Aire Acres
$1,276/month
594 Sq Ft
Indian Hills
$1,274/month
826 Sq Ft

Which Murfreesboro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Murfreesboro with the most apartments available are Henley Station, Toddington Heights and Innsbrooke .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Henley Station
$1,718/month
808 Sq Ft
Toddington Heights
$1,550/month
602 Sq Ft
Innsbrooke
$1,293/month
814 Sq Ft
Belle Aire Acres
$1,276/month
594 Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,423/month
605 Sq Ft
Vie at Murfreesboro
$1,236/month
669 Sq Ft
Haynes Haven Estates
$1,371/month
702 Sq Ft
Forrest Hills Estates
$1,400/month
709 Sq Ft
The Cottages at Indian
$1,316/month
865 Sq Ft
Brookhill
$1,411/month
869 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,283, you’ll want to make about $4,276 per month or $51,312 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 Murfreesboro, TN is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Murfreesboro is 14.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,089 - $1,861. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 11.9% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.

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Murfreesboro, TN 37128

$2,300 - $2,600 Total Monthly Price

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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