Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Morristown, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Morristown rent stands today

    Morristown, TN rent rose 13.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,474/month. The market has just reached its peak median rent of $1,500/month in August 2026.

  • Morristown is 22.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Tennessee with 50 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Morristown rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,874/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,395/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Morristown

$1,474/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morristown is $1,474 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $436 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morristown

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morristown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Morristown, TN

Average rent prices in Morristown have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Morristown, TN

Rent prices in Morristown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morristown is $1,321, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Morristown run $835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$925

3%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,874

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,395

37%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Morristown and Alcoa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Morristown

Median rent price$1,474
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,498
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morristown, TN is 2% lower than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.

Cost of living in Morristown, TN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health8% lower
Housing21% lower
Transportation18% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Morristown, TN

Appalachian Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Appalachian Homes

2033 N Economy Rd, Morristown, TN 37814

3 beds

2 baths

$740–$790

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 27

504-506 Union Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

504-506 Union Ave

506 504- 506 Union Ave, Morristown, TN 37813

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2884 Blue Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morristown

2884 Blue Ridge Drive

2884 Blue Ridge Dr, Morristown, TN 37814

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

House for rent

Ashton View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Ashton View Apartments

169 Barkley Landing Dr, Morristown, TN 37813

3 beds

2 baths

$1,321

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Morristown, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Morristown rental market.

How much is rent in Morristown?

The average rent in Morristown is $1,474 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morristown?

Average rent prices in Morristown have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Morristown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morristown is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $436 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morristown?

To comfortably afford rent in Morristown, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November offers the best rental deals in Morristown, with rents running about 30% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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