Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Smyrna, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Smyrna, TN rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. The market shows a recent upward move with a 4.5% increase month over month after the yearly decline.

  • Smyrna, TN sits at the national median rent of $1,950/month, placing it exactly in line with the broader market. The city offers a small inventory of 55 total rentals, which may influence availability and choice.

  • Price ranges

    In Smyrna, 1-bedroom units run around $1,822/month while 2-bedrooms are lower at $1,623/month, and 3-bedrooms rise to $2,085/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,145/month compared to apartments at $1,648/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Smyrna

$1,950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smyrna is $1,950 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smyrna

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smyrna rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Smyrna, TN

Average rent prices in Smyrna have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Smyrna, TN

Rent prices in Smyrna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smyrna is $1,648, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Smyrna run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,619.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,822

3%

38%

2 bedroom

$1,623

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,085

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,590

5%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,822

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,623

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,085

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smyrna and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smyrna

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$3,872
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smyrna, TN is 50% lower than the median rent in Brentwood, TN.

Cost of living in Smyrna, TN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & ServicesNo difference
GroceriesNo difference
Health11% lower
Housing14% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Smyrna, TN

128 Stokes Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,775

House for rent

3048 Burnt Pine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,825

House for rent

Available May 29

9001 Byler Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

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7003 Clara Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

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Frequently asked questions for Smyrna, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Smyrna rental market.

How much is rent in Smyrna?

The average rent in Smyrna is $1,950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smyrna?

Average rent prices in Smyrna have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Smyrna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smyrna is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smyrna?

To comfortably afford rent in Smyrna, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. Both bedroom types have seen rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 4.1% and two-bedrooms declining 4.7%.

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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