Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Dickson, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Dickson

$1,325/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dickson is $1,325 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $620 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dickson

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dickson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dickson, TN

Average rent prices in Dickson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Dickson, TN

Rent prices in Dickson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dickson is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dickson run $987 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$993

10%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,300

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

4%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,995

15%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$993

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dickson, 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 Dickson, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dickson and Ashland City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dickson

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dickson, TN is 12% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Dickson, TN

100 Valley View Dr ## A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dickson

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

405 Spring St #C55 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dickson

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

405 Spring St #C54 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dickson

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

405 Spring St #C41 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dickson

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Dickson, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Dickson rental market.

How much is rent in Dickson?

The average rent in Dickson is $1,325 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dickson?

Average rent prices in Dickson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Dickson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dickson is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dickson?

To comfortably afford rent in Dickson, 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 Dickson?

Based on our current listings, 30% of Dickson rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 16 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 53 units.

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).

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