Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Bartlett, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bartlett rent stands today

    Bartlett, TN rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,930/month. Renters today are paying $104 less per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.8% increase month over month.

  • Bartlett rent runs 1.1% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it close to the national average with a small market of 90 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Bartlett's rental inventory is mostly houses at 87.1%, with apartments making up 8.8%. Houses rent for a median of $1,968/month while apartments sit at $1,288/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Historic Bartlett saw rents fall 49.3% year over year to $1,623/month across 13 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 3.3% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Bartlett

$1,930/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bartlett is $1,930 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $20 more per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bartlett

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bartlett rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bartlett, TN

Average rent prices in Bartlett have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Bartlett, TN

Rent prices in Bartlett vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bartlett is $1,287, whereas a house costs $1,967. 1-bedroom apartments in Bartlett run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$7,985

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$775

6%

-

2 bedroom

$970

1%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,257

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$7,985

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,257

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TN compare to other cities?

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

Bartlett

Median rent price$1,930
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,137
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bartlett, TN is 10% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Bartlett, TN

2229 Curbertson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bartlett

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Available Aug 27

2976 Ruskin Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Poet - Old Bartlett Park house for rent in Bartlett

2976 Ruskin Road - 1

2976 Ruskin Rd #1, Bartlett, TN 38134

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

$1,375

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 1

5415 Burton Church Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bartlett

3 beds

2 baths

$1,390

House for rent

Available Jun 19

6116 Ivanhoe Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,840

$1,545

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 24

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Frequently asked questions for Bartlett, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Bartlett rental market.

How much is rent in Bartlett?

The average rent in Bartlett is $1,930 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bartlett?

Average rent prices in Bartlett have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Bartlett rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bartlett is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $20 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bartlett?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bartlett are Poet Old Bartlett Park ($1,375/mo), East Hampton ($1,650/mo), and Bartlett Estates ($1,695/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bartlett?

To comfortably afford rent in Bartlett, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December is the best time to apartment hunt in Bartlett, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents, with about a 6% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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).

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