Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Martin, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Martin

$900/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Martin is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Martin

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Martin 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 Martin, TN

Average rent prices in Martin have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Martin, TN

Rent prices in Martin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Martin is $900, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Martin run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$724

16%

9%

2 bedroom

$900

5%

25%

3 bedroom

$900

11%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,750

12%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$724

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Martin and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Martin

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martin, TN is 18% lower than the median rent in Benton, KY.

Discover rentals in Martin, TN

142 Harrison Rd #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martin

2 beds

1 bath

$750

142 Harrison Rd #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martin

2 beds

1 bath

$750

142 Harrison Rd #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martin

2 beds

1 bath

$750

405 Fonville St Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Martin

2 beds

2 baths

$775

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Frequently asked questions for Martin, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Martin rental market.

How much is rent in Martin?

The average rent in Martin is $900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martin?

Average rent prices in Martin have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Martin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martin is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Martin?

To comfortably afford rent in Martin, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Martin, with rents running about 17% lower than August peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for budget-conscious renters.

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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