Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Tennessee Technological University, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Cookeville

$1,399/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cookeville is $1,399 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cookeville

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cookeville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tennessee Technological University, TN

Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 17% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Tennessee Technological University, TN

Rent prices in Cookeville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cookeville is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,945. 1-bedroom apartments in Cookeville run $871 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,097

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,100

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,870

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,220

-

64%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,220

Last year

64%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tennessee Technological University, 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.

Discover rentals in Tennessee Technological University, TN

Timber Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Timber Ridge

3000 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,000

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.
1950 Shipley Rd #E - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

1950 Shipley Rd #E, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.
3100 Dodson Branch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

3100 Dodson Branch Rd

3100 Dodson Branch Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$760–$1,350

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.
271 Cc Camp Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cookeville

Serene and Tranquil Views

271 Cc Camp Rd #2, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Price dropped $50Fees 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 Tennessee Technological University, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Cookeville rental market.

How much is rent in Cookeville?

The average rent in Cookeville is $1,399 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cookeville?

Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Cookeville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cookeville is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $501 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cookeville?

To comfortably afford rent in Cookeville, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).