Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bolivar, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$1,050/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bolivar, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bolivar, TN

Average rent prices in Bolivar have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 Bolivar, TN

Rent prices in Bolivar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bolivar is $850, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$685

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$963

No Change

27%

3 bedroom

$1,850

4%

85%

4 bedroom

$2,095

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1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$963

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

85%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

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

Compare median rent prices in Bolivar and Blytheville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bolivar

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$50,000
increased by2464%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bolivar, TN is 98% lower than the median rent in Blytheville, AR.

Discover rentals in Bolivar, TN

700 Shelby Shea Way #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bolivar

Prime Lot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Mobile Home - Bolivar, TN

700 Shelby Shea Way #17, Bolivar, TN 38008

2 beds

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available Feb 6

New 504 Johnson Street A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

New 504 Johnson Street A

New 504 Johnson Street A, Bolivar, TN 38008

3 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bolivar, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Bolivar rental market.

How much is rent in Bolivar?

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,050 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bolivar?

To comfortably afford rent in Bolivar, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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