Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Oak Ridge, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oak Ridge
$1,595/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oak Ridge is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oak Ridge
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oak Ridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oak Ridge, TN
Average rent prices in Oak Ridge have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Oak Ridge, TN
Rent prices in Oak Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Ridge is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Ridge run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $932 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,455 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,972 | 5% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,824 | 4% | 4% |
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 Oak Ridge, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 2% | 9% | |
Condos | $1,300 | 4% | 3% | |
Houses | $1,920 | 6% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$932
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,824
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
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 Oak Ridge, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,920
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oak Ridge and Alcoa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oak Ridge
16%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oak Ridge, TN is 8% lower than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,738
2%$1,825
22%$2,248
4%$1,250
11%$1,200
13%$1,698
3%$1,895
12%$2,095
15%$1,300
$1,800
8%$1,807
9%$1,628
16%Discover rentals in Oak Ridge, TN
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
309 Jefferson Ave #309, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
208 Waltham Pl #208, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
722 W Outer Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Ridge
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Ridge
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $175House for rent
5h ago
300 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,436–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Oak Ridge
188 Louisiana Ave #188, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Lisas Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,180–$4,875
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
300 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,436–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
101 Gates Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$980–$1,355
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
309 Jefferson Ave #309, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Lisas Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,180–$4,875
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
4 beds
3 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge
363 Robertsville Rd #363, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
2d ago
House for rent in Oak Ridge
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Lisas Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,180–$4,875
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
109 E Holston Ln, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5h ago
300 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,436–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
101 Gates Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,355
Price droppedApartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oak Ridge, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Oak Ridge rental market.
How much is rent in Oak Ridge?
The average rent in Oak Ridge is $1,595 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oak Ridge?
Average rent prices in Oak Ridge have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Oak Ridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oak Ridge is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oak Ridge?
To comfortably afford rent in Oak Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oak Ridge?
January offers the lowest rents in Oak Ridge, with prices running about 32% lower than September's peak rates. Searching in January rather than fall could lead to better deals.
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).