Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Kingston, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Kingston

$1,497/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kingston is $1,497 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $427 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kingston

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kingston rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kingston, TN

Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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 Kingston, TN

Rent prices in Kingston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingston is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,080

7%

62%

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,350

15%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,039

15%

36%

4 bedroom

$2,600

30%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,039

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

21%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kingston and Bryson City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kingston

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, TN is 7% higher than the median rent in Bryson City, NC.

Discover rentals in Kingston, TN

707 W Race St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 26

611 Laurel Bluff Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

Apartment for rent

162 E Race St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kingston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

407 4th St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Kingston, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Kingston rental market.

How much is rent in Kingston?

The average rent in Kingston is $1,497 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kingston?

Average rent prices in Kingston have decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kingston is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $427 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingston?

To comfortably afford rent in Kingston, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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