Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$2,750/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $2,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $840 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Germantown, TN

Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Germantown, TN

Rent prices in Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,827. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,968 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,255.

Listings

1 bedroom

$805

5%

46%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,632

No Change

19%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$805

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,632

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Germantown and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Germantown

Median rent price$2,750
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,137
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, TN is 29% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Germantown, TN

1865 Poplar Woods Cir E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

House for rent

6586 Poplar Woods Cir S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Germantown

Rental Properties, Germantown, TN

6586 Poplar Woods Cir S, Germantown, TN 38138

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Condo for rent

7918 Farmingdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Germantown

Rental Properties, Germantown, TN

7918 Farmingdale Rd, Germantown, TN 38138

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,299

House for rent

1710 Neshoba Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Germantown

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Germantown, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Germantown rental market.

How much is rent in Germantown?

The average rent in Germantown is $2,750 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Germantown?

Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Germantown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown are Poplar Estates ($1,400/mo), South Germantown ($1,520/mo), and Germantown Park ($1,895/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Germantown?

To comfortably afford rent in Germantown, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Germantown, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. October sees the highest rents, with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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