Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Smyrna, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Smyrna, TN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in recent data.

  • Smyrna rent sits at the national median of $1,900/month, positioning it as a mid-tier market with 52 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Smyrna rent for about $1,575/month, two-bedrooms at $1,600/month, three-bedrooms at $1,970/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,550/month. The bedroom rents show a gradual increase with size and offer a range of options.

  • Price ranges

    Houses make up 91% of Smyrna's rentals and rent for about $2,075/month, while apartments, which are 8.3% of the market, rent for $1,666/month. This property-type split shows the dominance of houses in Smyrna's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Smyrna

$1,900/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smyrna is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smyrna

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smyrna rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,666, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Smyrna run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,609.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,575

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,970

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,550

4%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$3,080
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smyrna, TN is 38% 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

406 Hazelwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2 baths

$2,692

$1,795

Price drop

535 Wildwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,870

548 Bragg Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

548 Bragg Ave

548 Bragg Ave, Smyrna, TN 37167

3 beds

2 baths

$1,875

99 Morton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,885

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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 $1,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smyrna?

Average rent prices in Smyrna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Smyrna, with rents running about 6% lower than the summer peak in June.

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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