Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Morristown, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Morristown

$1,500/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morristown is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morristown

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morristown rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,310, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Morristown run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$998

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$950

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,312

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,798

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

6%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$998

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,798

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,738
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morristown, TN is 14% 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
Housing18% lower
Transportation17% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Morristown, TN

Ashton View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.5

Very good

Ashton View Apartments

169 Barkley Landing Dr, Morristown, TN 37813

2–3 beds

2 baths

$953–$1,321

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

$1,045

McFarland Ridge Apts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

McFarland Ridge Apts

1155 Mcfarland St, Morristown, TN 37814

2 beds

1 bath

$1,098

Morningside Townhouse Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Morningside Townhouse Apartments

111 Hale Ave, Morristown, TN 37814

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morristown?

Average rent prices in Morristown have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Morristown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morristown is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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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