Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Cookeville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cookeville rent stands today
Cookeville, TN rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's climb to its peak this month.
Compared to national trends
Cookeville sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Tennessee.
Price ranges
In Cookeville, studios rent for $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,838/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,278/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Cookeville
$1,375/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Cookeville is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cookeville
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cookeville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cookeville, TN
Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Cookeville, TN
Rent prices in Cookeville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cookeville is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in Cookeville run $799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 | No Change | 81% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 15% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 |  4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,837 | 3% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,277 | 2% | 41% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cookeville, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | 12% | |
Condos | $1,424 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,920 | 8% | 28% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last year
81%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,277
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
41%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cookeville, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,424
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
28%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cookeville, 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 Cookeville, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cookeville and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cookeville
28%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cookeville, TN is 26% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,095
8%$1,040
5%$1,740
8%$1,800
9%$1,300
21%$699
7%$2,125
1%$1,887
5%$1,430
10%$1,147
21%$1,972
13%$1,450
32%Cost of living in Cookeville, 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 & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 24% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Cookeville, TN
2d ago
3000 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
1950 Shipley Rd #E, Cookeville, TN 38501
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
4d ago
3100 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Cookeville
271 Cc Camp Rd #2, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Price dropped $50Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 11
21h ago
House for rent in Cookeville
3 beds
3 baths
$2,970
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
5449 Conifer Ln, Cookeville, TN 38506
Studio
0 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cookeville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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.Condo for rent
6h ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,470–$1,540
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
75 E Veterans Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,130
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
6h ago
640 W Stevens St, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cookeville
1430 Village Loop #1, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Price dropped $105Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 16
1d ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,130
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
4d ago
3100 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Cookeville
210 Sycamore St, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$949
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.House for rent
Available Nov 27
6h ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,470–$1,540
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$925–$1,130
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
4d ago
3100 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$760–$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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
640 W Stevens St, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cookeville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Cookeville rental market.
How much is rent in Cookeville?
The average rent in Cookeville is $1,375 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cookeville?
Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Cookeville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cookeville is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cookeville?
To comfortably afford rent in Cookeville, 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 Cookeville?
March offers the lowest rents in Cookeville, with prices running about 14% lower than July, which sees the highest rent. Searching in March rather than summer months could result in better deals.
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).