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Rental Market Trends in Oak Ridge, TN

What is the average rent in Oak Ridge, TN?

$1,361/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+12.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Oak Ridge, TN is $1,361 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Oak Ridge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oak Ridge, you can expect to pay about $985 per month for a studio, $1,361 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,356 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,086 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$985/month
417 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,361/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,356/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,086/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,490/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,670/month
1,834 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oak Ridge, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 12.8%, which averages out to $175 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oak Ridge, TN
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oak Ridge, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Oak Ridge is $1,361, you’ll want to make about $4,536 per month or $54,432 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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Main Street Lofts | Luxury Apartments

Main Street Lofts | Luxury Apartments

300 S Tulane Ave,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$1,549 - $2,429 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Summit Townhomes

The Summit Townhomes

100 Lisa's Way,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$2,159 - $4,243

3-4 Beds

Poplar Creek

Poplar Creek

104 Lombardy Ln,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$2,295 - $2,800

3 Beds

The Flats at Jackson Square Discover Our Studio, 1, & 2-Bedroom Flats and Lofts in Oak Ridge, TN

The Flats at Jackson Square Discover Our Studio, 1, & 2-Bedroom Flats and Lofts in Oak Ridge, TN

82 E Tennessee Ave,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

$999 - $1,255

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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