Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sale Creek, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Sale Creek

$1,769/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sale Creek is $1,769 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sale Creek

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sale Creek rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sale Creek, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sale Creek, TN

Average rent prices in Sale Creek have decreased by 37% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Sale Creek, TN

Rent prices in Sale Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sale Creek is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Sale Creek run $1,093 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$979

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,107

4%

-

2 bedroom

$1,558

No Change

48%

3 bedroom

$1,889

21%

-

4 bedroom

$2,400

45%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$979

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,107

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,558

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,889

Last 30 days

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sale Creek and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sale Creek

Median rent price$1,769
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$985
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sale Creek, TN is 80% higher than the median rent in Athens, TN.

Discover rentals in Sale Creek, TN

7437 Private Ln #12 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Birchwood apartment for rent in Sale Creek

7437 Private Ln #12, Sale Creek, TN 37363

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 10

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Frequently asked questions for Sale Creek, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Sale Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Sale Creek?

The average rent in Sale Creek is $1,769 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sale Creek?

Average rent prices in Sale Creek have decreased by 37% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Sale Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sale Creek is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sale Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Sale Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sale Creek?

Birchwood leads Sale Creek's rental market, capturing 66% of available rentals and generating 1.1 times more inquiries than the market average. Bakewell also stands out as a top choice for renters seeking vibrant social connections. Both neighborhoods offer strong social appeal through their population density and quality street infrastructure that supports an active lifestyle.

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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