Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Clarksville, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Clarksville, TN rent has slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a slight decline in rents.

  • Clarksville is 28.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market with 1,013 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $795/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,205/month, offering a range of options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Clarksville

$1,375/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clarksville is $1,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clarksville

1,013

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clarksville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 1% 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 $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Clarksville run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$795

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,205

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,205

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clarksville, TN is 35% 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

428 Lafayette Rd #27 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Clarksville

428 Lafayette Road - 27

428 Lafayette Rd #27, Clarksville, TN 37042

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jul 27

2871 N Charles Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

2871 N Charles Ave #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clarksville

2 beds

1 bath

$695

$650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

427 Circle Drive - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8

Very good

427 Circle Drive

427 Circle Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043

1–3 beds

1 bath

$695–$935

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clarksville?

Average rent prices in Clarksville have decreased by 1% 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 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clarksville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Clarksville are New Providence ($929/mo), Downtown Clarksville ($1,045/mo), and Cumberland Hills ($1,045/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Clarksville average around $1,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,110/month.

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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