Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson City, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson City

$1,275/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson City is $1,275 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson City

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, TN

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 Jefferson City, TN

Rent prices in Jefferson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson City is $1,264, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $1,126 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,228.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,150

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,024

3%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,145

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,024

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jefferson City and Blaine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jefferson City

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,049
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, TN is 38% lower than the median rent in Blaine, TN.

Discover rentals in Jefferson City, TN

Rogers Court - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

Rogers Court

Rogers Ct, Jefferson City, TN 37760

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$825

Apartment for rent

1416 N Butler Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

1416 N Butler Ave #D, Jefferson City, TN 37760

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

3100 Renee Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

1709 listed

3100 Renee Ln #1, Jefferson City, TN 37760

2 beds

1 bath

$936

Apartment for rent

491 Coile Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson City

Newer 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home Jefferson City

491 Coile Rd #NA, Jefferson City, TN 37760

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available Jul 23

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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson City, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson City rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson City?

The average rent in Jefferson City is $1,275 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson City, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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