Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Tennessee — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $1,507 $1,730 $2,696
2 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $1,177 $1,471 $2,172
3 Maury County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $1,131 $1,349 $1,912
4 Jackson, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $869 $1,260 $1,758
5 Cleveland, TN MSA TN $850 $1,233 $1,633
6 Morristown, TN MSA TN $881 $1,135 $1,827
7 Johnson City, TN MSA TN $887 $1,132 $1,548
8 Roane County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $912 $1,092 $1,832
9 Crockett County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $753 $1,083 $1,615
10 Smith County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $796 $1,051 $1,392
11 Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA TN $720 $1,044 $1,464
12 Stewart County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $692 $1,004 $1,684
13 Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $827 $992 $1,664
14 Morgan County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $748 $988 $1,308
15 Macon County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $847 $972 $1,504
16 Campbell County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $717 $947 $1,254
17 Grainger County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $712 $941 $1,246
18 Gibson County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $645 $927 $1,555