Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Murfreesboro, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Murfreesboro rent stands today

    Murfreesboro, TN rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,879/month. Renters are paying $79 more per month on average than last year, and the current rent is close to the recent peak of $1,869/month in June 2026.

  • Murfreesboro is 1.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 310 total rentals available as of October 2026.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Murfreesboro are $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,347/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,519/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,400/month. The 3-bedroom median rent of $1,995/month reflects a key segment for many renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Murfreesboro

$1,879/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,879 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $21 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murfreesboro

310

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, TN

Average rent prices in Murfreesboro have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Murfreesboro, TN

Rent prices in Murfreesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murfreesboro is $1,529, whereas a house costs $2,065. 1-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro run $1,418 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,547.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,347

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,519

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,519

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Murfreesboro and Bell Buckle by all bedroom counts and property types.

Murfreesboro

Median rent price$1,879
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murfreesboro, TN is 21% lower than the median rent in Bell Buckle, TN.

Cost of living in Murfreesboro, 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 & ServicesNo difference
GroceriesNo difference
Health11% lower
Housing14% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Murfreesboro, TN

911 Riviera Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Murfreesboro

911 Riviera Drive #D - 1

911 Riviera Dr #1, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3497 Leanna Rd - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Murfreesboro

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Northfield Lodge

603 E Northfield Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,129–$1,708

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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2d ago

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Tennessee Park Apartments

2505 John Bragg Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37127

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,170–$1,340

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Murfreesboro, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Murfreesboro rental market.

How much is rent in Murfreesboro?

The average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,879 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murfreesboro?

Average rent prices in Murfreesboro have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Murfreesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murfreesboro is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $21 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Murfreesboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Murfreesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rental prices in Murfreesboro, running about 3.3% lower than October, which sees the highest rents 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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