Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson City, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson City

$1,354/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson City is $1,354 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $596 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson City

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,100

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,049

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$2,145

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,049

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last year

22%

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$1,354
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,049
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, TN is 34% lower than the median rent in Blaine, TN.

Discover rentals in Jefferson City, TN

Mossy Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Mossy Creek Apartments

1917 Manning Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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

181-187Anglea Cir - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.4

Very good

181-187Anglea Cir

181 Anglea Cir, Jefferson City, TN 37760

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

1906 Russell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Jefferson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

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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 $1,354 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson City is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $596 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jefferson City?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, TN is $1,243, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,342.

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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