Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Gallatin, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gallatin, TN rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $21 more per month on average than last year, though rents have softened 2.4% month over month after peaking in September 2024.

  • Gallatin sits 12.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 64 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Gallatin, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,199/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,485/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,700/month. The market is weighted toward 3-bedroom units, which make up 44.3% of rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,125/month while apartments rent for $1,470/month. Houses make up 65.4% of total rentals, indicating a dominance of single-family homes.

Median rent

Median rent in Gallatin

$1,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gallatin is $1,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $240 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gallatin

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gallatin rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gallatin, TN

Average rent prices in Gallatin have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Gallatin, TN

Rent prices in Gallatin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gallatin is $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Gallatin run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,199

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,485

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gallatin and Bowling Green by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gallatin

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gallatin, TN is 62% higher than the median rent in Bowling Green, KY.

Discover rentals in Gallatin, TN

Sumner Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Sumner Gardens Apartments

923 S Westland Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066

2–3 beds

2 baths

$711–$1,450

Apartment for rent

Gallatin Flats - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Gallatin Flats

731 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,044

Apartment for rent

Evergreen Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Evergreen Townhomes

1041 Woods Ferry Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

122 S Ford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gallatin

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gallatin, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Gallatin rental market.

How much is rent in Gallatin?

The average rent in Gallatin is $1,700 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gallatin?

Average rent prices in Gallatin have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Gallatin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gallatin is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $240 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gallatin?

To comfortably afford rent in Gallatin, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gallatin?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gallatin average around $1,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.

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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