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Rental Market Trends in Murfreesboro, TN

What is the average rent in Murfreesboro, TN?

$1,326/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

Murfreesboro, TN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,326 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Murfreesboro more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Murfreesboro average $1,123 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro average $1,326 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro average $1,581 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro average $1,912 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,123/month
485 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,326/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,581/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,912/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,697/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,165/month
1,653 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,599/month
2,282 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,128/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,692/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,594 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Murfreesboro, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $26 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 July 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Murfreesboro, TN
Last Updated July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Murfreesboro, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,326, you’ll want to make about $4,420 per month or $53,040 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 $1,123 - $1,912. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 11.0% less for utilities, and 12.9% less for transportation.

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Murfreesboro, TN

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Apartment Communities in Murfreesboro We Think You'll Love

Viewpoint at Murfreesboro

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5226 Whispering Willow Cir,
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

3-4 Beds | $2,300 - $2,750

Scout Landing

Scout Landing

261 Veterans Pky,
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

1-3 Beds | $1,185 - $1,890

The Edge

The Edge

3833 Manson Pike,
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

1-3 Beds | $1,290 - $2,095

Arbor Brook Apartments

Arbor Brook Apartments

350 Covenant Blvd,
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

1-3 Beds | $1,299 - $2,511

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Murfreesboro?

The average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,326 per month, which is 20.2% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Murfreesboro?

The average rent for a house in Murfreesboro, TN is $2,165 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Murfreesboro?

The average rent for a townhome in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,692 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Murfreesboro?

Rents in Murfreesboro, TN are increasing, with prices up 2.0% year-over-year and $26 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Murfreesboro?

In Murfreesboro, TN, 44% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Tennessee Murfreesboro 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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