Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$1,997/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $1,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Arlington, TN

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arlington, TN

Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $1,610, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,630.

Listings

Studio

$3,500

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,650

25%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,850

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,315

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,315

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington, TN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arlington, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arlington and Atoka by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arlington

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, TN is 25% higher than the median rent in Atoka, TN.

Discover rentals in Arlington, TN

2835 Misty Briar Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,490

Price dropped $155Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2777 Virginia Woods Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arlington

Rental Properties, Memphis, TN

2777 Virginia Woods Pl, Arlington, TN 38002

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

2843 Misty Briar Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arlington

Rental Properties, Memphis, TN

2843 Misty Briar Cv, Arlington, TN 38002

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,650

2770 Java Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,705

Price dropped $200Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Arlington, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.

How much is rent in Arlington?

The average rent in Arlington is $1,997 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Summer Meadows ($1,799/mo), Trails Of Arlington ($1,804/mo), and Mapel Grove ($1,835/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?

April offers the lowest rents despite higher competition, while October and December provide less competitive conditions with more options available. August sees the highest rents, running approximately 18% higher than April prices.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arlington