Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Kingston, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Kingston

$1,585/mo

increased by59%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kingston is $1,585 per month as of May 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $365 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kingston

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 59% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,757. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingston run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,424

1%

89%

1 bedroom

$1,402

4%

38%

2 bedroom

$1,597

2%

41%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

25%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,424

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

89%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,402

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$1,585
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,389
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kingston, TN is 14% higher than the median rent in Bryson City, NC.

Discover rentals in Kingston, TN

707 W Race St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kingston

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 8

101 Paint Rock Ferry Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kingston

Condo 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

111 Paint Rock Ferry Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kingston

111 PaintRock Ferry Rd, unit A

111 Paint Rock Ferry Rd #A, Kingston, TN 37763

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Condo for rent

Available May 25

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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 $1,585 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kingston?

Average rent prices in Kingston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kingston is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $365 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kingston, TN is $827, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,258.

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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