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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Murfreesboro, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Murfreesboro rent stands today
Murfreesboro, TN rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying $31 less per month than last year, alongside a month-over-month decline of 2.2%.
Compared to national trends
Murfreesboro is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a modestly priced market with 281 total rentals available. This positions the city as accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $989/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,260/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,530/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,005/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,425/month. These bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters in Murfreesboro.
Median rent
Median rent in Murfreesboro
$1,850/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Murfreesboro is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murfreesboro
281
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murfreesboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Murfreesboro, TN
Average rent prices in Murfreesboro have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Murfreesboro run $1,309 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $989 | No Change | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,260 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,530 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,005 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,425 | 3% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Murfreesboro, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,095 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$989
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,005
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Murfreesboro, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
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
3%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murfreesboro, TN is 1% lower than the median rent in Bell Buckle, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,860
$1,975
33%$1,385
$1,500
5%$1,277
6%$2,345
3%$1,735
1%$2,045
6%$1,950
1%$1,955
12%$2,695
12%$1,900
1%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 & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Murfreesboro, TN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Murfreesboro
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
39m ago
1315 E Castle St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
603 E Northfield Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,708
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murfreesboro
2 beds
2 baths
$1,149
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murfreesboro
518 Twin Oak Dr #NA, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murfreesboro
202 Caribou Trl #NA, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murfreesboro
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murfreesboro
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,999
House for rent
Available Apr 24
17h ago
Verified
5150 Jack Byrnes Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,742
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3343 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,519–$2,219
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
Verified
2107 Lothric Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$6,469
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1349 Gresham Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$4,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5150 Jack Byrnes Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,742
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2107 Lothric Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$6,469
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1349 Gresham Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$4,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1211 Hazelwood St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,052–$2,151
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5150 Jack Byrnes Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,742
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3343 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,519–$2,219
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
Verified
1349 Gresham Park Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$4,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1211 Hazelwood St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,052–$2,151
Price drop
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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murfreesboro?
Average rent prices in Murfreesboro have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Murfreesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murfreesboro is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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).