Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Murfreesboro, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Murfreesboro rent stands today

    Murfreesboro, TN rent rose 2.0% year over year to a current median of $1,898/month. Renters are paying $11 more per month than last year, while month over month rent slipped 1.0%.

  • Murfreesboro is 2.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 286 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Murfreesboro rent for $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,277/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,062/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,452/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of rental options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Murfreesboro

$1,898/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,898 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $41 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murfreesboro

286

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,481, whereas a house costs $2,080. 1-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,486.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

2%

74%

1 bedroom

$1,277

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,062

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,452

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

74%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,277

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,452

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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$1,898
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murfreesboro, TN is 5% 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

123 Pitchers Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Murfreesboro

1 bed

0.5 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Aug 1

123 Murfreesboro St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Murfreesboro

Private Bedroom with Shared Bathroom Only

123 Murfreesboro St, Murfreesboro, TN 37127

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Aug 1

816 Greenland Dr #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Murfreesboro

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

Wind Crest Apartments and Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Wind Crest Apartments and Townhomes

1315 E Castle St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,699

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,898 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murfreesboro?

Average rent prices in Murfreesboro have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Murfreesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murfreesboro is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $41 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.

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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