Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Bristol, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bristol
$1,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Bristol is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bristol
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bristol rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bristol, TN
Average rent prices in Bristol have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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
Bristol, TN
Rent prices in Bristol vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bristol is $950, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 6% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 6% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 7% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 24% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 13% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bristol, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 50% | 29% | |
Houses | $1,550 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bristol, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
29%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bristol, 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 Bristol, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bristol and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bristol
33%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, TN is 4% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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24%$1,775
17%$1,150
1%$1,395
4%$1,362
6%$1,800
$1,350
9%$1,779
24%$1,050
59%Discover rentals in Bristol, TN
1d ago
1209 Windsor Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$595–$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1209 Windsor Ave #1, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
2d ago
1028 Pennsylvania Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$675–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1028 Pennsylvania Ave #5, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
905 Hill St, Bristol, TN 37620
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,522–$2,898
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
201 8th St #203, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bristol
820 Florida AvenueUnit 2 #2, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bristol
1217 Kentucky Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
905 Hill St, Bristol, TN 37620
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,522–$2,898
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1209 Windsor Ave #5, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
104 Stafford St, Bristol, TN 37620
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,439
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 18
1d ago
1209 Windsor Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$595–$695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1028 Pennsylvania Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$675–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1028 Pennsylvania Ave #5, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1028 Pennsylvania Ave #2, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1028 Pennsylvania Ave #2, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
1028 Pennsylvania Ave #5, Bristol, TN 37620
1 bed
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
104 Stafford St, Bristol, TN 37620
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,219–$1,439
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bristol, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Bristol rental market.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The average rent in Bristol is $1,300 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bristol?
Average rent prices in Bristol have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bristol is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bristol?
To comfortably afford rent in Bristol, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bristol?
Bristol's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $790 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 9.9% and two-bedrooms climbing 4.9%.
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).