Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Cookeville, TN

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

102

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
56%
29%
4%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cookeville, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Cookeville, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cookeville, TN is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cookeville, TN costs about $799 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Cookeville, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$774

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,725

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

74%

Studio

$2,075

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$774

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

74%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cookeville, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Cookeville, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Athens, TN.

Cookeville

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by40%

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.

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Cost of living in
Cookeville, TN

The overall cost of living in Cookeville, TN is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

11% lower

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

15% lower

Apartments for rent in Cookeville

Discover rentals in Cookeville, TN

Greenwood Place - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.2

Very good

Greenwood Place

265 Quinland Lake Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$598–$975

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 31

1502 N Dixie Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

1502 N Dixie Ave #A, Cookeville, TN 38501

3 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties

East 12th St.; 4th & Buck, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Willow Wood - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Willow Wood

1880 N Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Turkey Hollow - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Turkey Hollow

2505 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1219 Carolina Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1219 Carolina Ave

1219 Carolina Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1322 Autumn Ave #B4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

1322 Autumn Ave #B7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 23