Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cookeville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cookeville, TN rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,290/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,400/month in July 2024.
Compared to national trends
Cookeville sits 33.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a lower-cost market with a total of 86 rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
In Cookeville, studio rents are $9,650/month, 1-bedroom units rent for $750/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,599/month. The 2-bedroom segment represents the largest share of rentals at 43.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Cookeville
$1,290/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Cookeville is $1,290 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cookeville
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cookeville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cookeville, TN
Average rent prices in Cookeville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,737. 1-bedroom apartments in Cookeville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,145.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $9,650 | 7% | - | |
1 bedroom | $750 |  10% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,599 | 11% | 4% |
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 | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,635 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,737 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$9,650
Last 30 days
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
4%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
1%
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
34%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cookeville, TN is 31% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$985
7%$1,050
35%$1,729
10%$1,697
$1,420
7%$725
6%$2,265
$1,876
1%$1,300
7%$1,462
11%$1,950
$1,200
11%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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
1 bed
1 bath
$425
House for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
265 Quinland Lake Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$663–$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
4d 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
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cookeville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
4d ago
335 N Peachtree Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
75 E Veterans Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
978 N Franklin Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,380
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
Boatman St #108, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1006 Cambridge Ct #A, Cookeville, TN 38506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
748 Steakley Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
540 W Stevens St #3, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
3d ago
House for rent in Cookeville
412 Wedgewood St, Cookeville, TN 38501
4 beds
2 baths
$1,849
House for rent
Available Jul 8
2d ago
978 N Franklin Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1045 Fisk Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,380
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Cookeville
Boatman St #108, Cookeville, TN 38501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
285 E Main St, Cookeville, TN 38506
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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 $1,290 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cookeville?
Average rent prices in Cookeville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Cookeville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cookeville is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cookeville?
Cookeville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).