Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cookeville, TN

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

98

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cookeville, TN is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
55%
33%
3%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $743 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Cookeville, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,787.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$734

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,675

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,995

10%

27%

Studio

$3,125

38%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$734

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

27%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,020
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cookeville, TN is 27% 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

Dixie Manor Townhouse - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

Dixie Manor Townhouse

1901 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

7.7

Very good

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties

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

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

611 S Willow Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

611 S Willow Ave

611 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1502 N Dixie Ave Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

1502 N Dixie Ave Apt B #Apt B, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1502 N Dixie Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

1502 N Dixie Ave #B, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$949

$875

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 26

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

978 N Franklin

978 N Franklin 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

$950

$900

Price drop

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