Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Clarksville, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Clarksville, TN rents are essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,385/month. Month to month rent increased 1.9%, while the $5 per month decrease from last year is negligible for renters.

  • Clarksville is 27.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters with 1,009 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $880/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,125/month in Clarksville. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,595/month and $2,200/month respectively, covering a broad spectrum of renter needs.

Median rent

Median rent in Clarksville

$1,385/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clarksville is $1,385 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $515 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clarksville

1,009

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Clarksville run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$880

10%

4%

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,125

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$1,385
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clarksville, TN is 31% 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
Utilities6% higher

Discover rentals in Clarksville, TN

2871 N Charles Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

3 beds

1 bath

$650

2871 N Charles Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

2 beds

1 bath

$650

541 Greenwood Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

541 Greenwood Ave.

541 Greenwood Ave, Clarksville, TN 37040

2 beds

1 bath

$695

120 Tandy Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

120 Tandy Dr #A, Clarksville, TN 37042

2 beds

1 bath

$800

$700

Price drop

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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 $1,385 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clarksville?

Average rent prices in Clarksville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $515 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clarksville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clarksville are New Providence ($895/mo), Ashland Hills ($995/mo), and Red River ($998/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clarksville?

To comfortably afford rent in Clarksville, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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