Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Oakland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Oakland

$2,135/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakland is $2,135 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $185 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakland

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakland rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oakland, TN

Average rent prices in Oakland have remained the same 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 Oakland, TN

Rent prices in Oakland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakland is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,117. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland run $1,608 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,782.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,608

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,782

-

-

3 bedroom

$1,980

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,285

1%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,608

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,782

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,980

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakland, 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 Oakland, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oakland and Atoka by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oakland

Median rent price$2,135
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakland, TN is 20% higher than the median rent in Atoka, TN.

Discover rentals in Oakland, TN

385 Dogwood Spring Dr #UTLON - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakland

385 Dogwood Springs Dr. Oakland, TN 38060 *OM* (RR) - UTL ON

385 Dogwood Spring Dr #UTLON, Oakland, TN 38060

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Apr 23

82 Clear Springs Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Oakland

4BR/2.5BA

82 Clear Springs Dr, Oakland, TN 38060

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,965

Apartment for rent

70 Hughetta St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oakland

4BR/2.5BA

70 Hughetta St N, Oakland, TN 38060

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,965

Apartment for rent

305 Garden Springs Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,150

$2,040

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 8

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Frequently asked questions for Oakland, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakland rental market.

How much is rent in Oakland?

The average rent in Oakland is $2,135 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakland?

Average rent prices in Oakland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Oakland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakland is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakland?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakland, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oakland?

January offers the lowest rental prices in Oakland, while May sees the highest rent levels with approximately 16% higher prices during the peak month. Planning your apartment search for January could result in lower prices compared to the spring market.

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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