Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Bristol, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Bristol

$1,425/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bristol is $1,425 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bristol

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bristol rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,040, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

39%

1 bedroom

$825

2%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,800

13%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

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$1,425
decreased by25%

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 5% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in Bristol, TN

947 Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bristol

947 Hill St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bristol

947 Hill Street - 1

947 Hill St #1, Bristol, TN 37620

1 bed

3 baths

$625

11h ago

8.2

Very good

1028 Pennsylvania Avenue

1028 Pennsylvania Ave, Bristol, TN 37620

1 bed

2 baths

$665

217 Deerfield Drive - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.7

Very good

217 Deerfield Drive

217 Deerfield Dr, Bristol, TN 37620

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$975

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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 $1,425 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bristol?

Average rent prices in Bristol have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bristol is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $57,000/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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