Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Bristol, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Bristol

$1,350/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bristol is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bristol

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bristol rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bristol, TN

Average rent prices in Bristol have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,364.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,372

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,950

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,350

4%

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,372

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, TN is 10% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in Bristol, TN

217 Deerfield Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

217 Deerfield Drive

217 Deerfield Dr, Bristol, TN 37620

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
315 Redstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bristol

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1300 Windsor Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bristol

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1320 6th Street Ext - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bristol

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,350 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bristol?

Average rent prices in Bristol have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bristol is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Bristol, with rents running about 13% lower than December's peak 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).

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