Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Oak Ridge, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Oak Ridge

$1,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oak Ridge is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oak Ridge

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oak Ridge rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oak Ridge, TN

Average rent prices in Oak Ridge have decreased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,452, whereas a house costs $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Ridge run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,295

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,572

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,029

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,950

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,029

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oak Ridge, TN is 6% lower than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.

Discover rentals in Oak Ridge, TN

251 S Dillard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oak Ridge

House for rent

143 Wainwright Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oak Ridge

House for rent

161 W Wadsworth Cir #161 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oak Ridge

161 W Wadsworth Cir, Oak Ridge TN - 161

161 W Wadsworth Cir #161, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

221 W Fairview Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Oak Ridge

House 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 September 5, 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 remained the same 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).

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