Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$2,750/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $2,750 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 10% 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 $1,968, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,968 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,255.

Listings

1 bedroom

$840

No Change

44%

2 bedroom

$1,195

5%

29%

3 bedroom

$2,450

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,960

3%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$840

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,960

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

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 by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,245
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, TN is 22% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Discover rentals in Germantown, TN

6620 Poplar Woods Cir S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Germantown

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Apr 9

6596 Poplar Woods Cir S #6 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

House for rent

1869 Poplar Woods Cir E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Apr 28

1971 Vienna Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Germantown

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available May 1

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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 May 30, 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 10% since last year.

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Germantown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown are Bromley Foster Ridge Oaks Homeowners ($1,499/mo), Dogwood Trails ($1,808/mo), and Cedar Lake ($1,935/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?

Germantown's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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