Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Tennessee Technological University, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Cookeville

$1,265/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cookeville is $1,265 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $685 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cookeville

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cookeville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 27% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Cookeville run $799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$5,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$785

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,174

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,650

-

14%

4 bedroom

$1,774

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$785

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,174

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,774

Last year

5%

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

140 W 14th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cookeville

1 bed

1 bath

$425

House for rent

Available May 14

Greenwood Place - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Greenwood Place

265 Quinland Lake Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$663–$1,045

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 31

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Grindstaff Cookeville Properties

East 12th St.; 4th & Buck, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,100

Apartment for rent

570 W 4th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cookeville

570 W 4th - 1

570 W 4th St #1, Cookeville, TN 38501

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 29

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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 $1,265 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cookeville?

Average rent prices in Cookeville have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Cookeville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cookeville is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 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 $51,000/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).