Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Cookeville, TN

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,290. This is -32%, or $610, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,290

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

76

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,290. This is -32%, or $610, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
62%
28%
2%
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 1% 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 $1,200. 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 $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$762

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,000

3%

88%

Studio

$5,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$762

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

88%

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$1,290
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cookeville, TN is 10% 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

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Greenwood Place

265 Quinland Lake Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$644–$1,052

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 31

Clover Village Apts - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Clover Village Apts

344 344 S. Clover Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Dixie Manor Townhouse - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Dixie Manor Townhouse

1901 North Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

271 C C Camp Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

House for rent in Cookeville

271 C C Camp Road #1, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$799

House for rent

Available Oct 24

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties

East 12th Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

364 South Cedar Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cookeville

House for rent

271 C C Camp Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cookeville

271 C C Camp Road, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$875

House for rent

402 Peek Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

402 Peek Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent