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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Cookeville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Cookeville rent stands today
Cookeville, TN rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,312/month. Renters today are paying $120 more per month on average than last year, with rent recovering from a trough of $1,050/month in November 2024 but still below the peak of $1,400/month in July 2024.
Compared to national trends
Cookeville sits 32.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 81 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Cookeville run around $1,625/month, 1-bedrooms are about $850/month, and 2-bedrooms sit near $1,200/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $1,525/month, while 4+ bedrooms command a median rent of $2,050/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of options available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Cookeville
$1,312/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Cookeville is $1,312 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $617 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cookeville
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Cookeville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | 41% | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 12% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 |  4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 4% | 16% |
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 | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,725 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
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
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
5%
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
32%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cookeville, TN is 9% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
4%$1,050
31%$1,698
2%$1,680
4%$1,595
8%$749
9%$2,297
$1,896
$1,337
9%$1,230
3%$1,995
4%$1,500
16%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 | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 23% lower |
| Housing | 24% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 17% lower |
Discover rentals in Cookeville, TN
22h ago
265 Quinland Lake Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$663–$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
3d ago
319 N Franklin Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
East 12th St.; 4th & Buck, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
570 W 4th St #1, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
1130 Perimeter Park Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
Studio
0 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
75 E Veterans Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cookeville
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2560 Celtic Dr #NA, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Jul 26
3h ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,130–$1,302
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
6h ago
75 E Veterans Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,800
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,354
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2560 Celtic Dr #NA, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Jul 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
5437 Conifer Ln #1, Cookeville, TN 38506
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
$2,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
3h ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,130–$1,302
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
1994 Bouton Bnd, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2560 Celtic Dr #NA, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Jul 26
8h ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,354
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1325 Virginia Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$750 –$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 W 8th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,302
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
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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 $1,312 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cookeville?
Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Cookeville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cookeville is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $617 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 $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cookeville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cookeville average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,180/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).