Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Clarksville, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Clarksville rent stands today

    Clarksville, TN rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.2% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Clarksville is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 1,048 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $880/month, 1-bedrooms for $955/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,125/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,145/month in Clarksville. This range reflects the variety of rental options available by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,640/month while apartments sit at $1,075/month. Houses make up 62.2% of total rentals, with apartments accounting for 32.7% of the rental inventory in Clarksville.

Median rent

Median rent in Clarksville

$1,395/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clarksville is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clarksville

1,048

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clarksville 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+

Rent trends in Clarksville, TN

Average rent prices in Clarksville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 Clarksville, TN

Rent prices in Clarksville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clarksville is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,640. 1-bedroom apartments in Clarksville run $955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,041.

Listings

Studio

$880

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$955

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,125

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,145

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$880

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$955

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Clarksville and Adams by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clarksville

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clarksville, TN is 37% lower than the median rent in Adams, TN.

Cost of living in Clarksville, TN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% lower
GroceriesNo difference
Health8% lower
Housing23% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Clarksville, TN

2871 N Charles Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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.
423 Alma Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

423 Alma Ln

423 Alma Ln, Clarksville, TN 37043

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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.
N 5th St - 211 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

N 5th St - 211

211 N 5th St, Clarksville, TN 37040

2 beds

1 bath

$715

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.
Forest St - 807 (x2) - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.9

Very good

Forest St - 807 (x2)

807 Forest St, Clarksville, TN 37040

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Clarksville, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Clarksville rental market.

How much is rent in Clarksville?

The average rent in Clarksville is $1,395 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clarksville?

Average rent prices in Clarksville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Clarksville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clarksville is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clarksville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clarksville are New Providence ($850/mo), Downtown Clarksville ($995/mo), and Ashland Hills ($1,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clarksville?

To comfortably afford rent in Clarksville, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Clarksville with about 7% savings compared to August's peak prices. December also provides less competition with lower overall demand, while March and April see the highest competition.

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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