Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Smyrna, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Smyrna rent stands today

    Smyrna, TN rent rose 13.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $237 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb since the trough in October 2024 but still below the peak of $2,100/month in June 2025.

  • Smyrna runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a small total rental inventory of 57 units.

  • Price ranges

    In Smyrna, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,604/month and 2-bedrooms for $1,642/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $2,055/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,495/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Smyrna

$2,000/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smyrna is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smyrna

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,636, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Smyrna run $1,603 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,881.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,603

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,642

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,055

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,495

4%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,603

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,642

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,055

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,399
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smyrna, TN is 41% 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

406A Hazelwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6003 Nautical St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
229 Jackson Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
229 Jackson Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smyrna

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smyrna?

Average rent prices in Smyrna have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Smyrna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smyrna is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smyrna?

To comfortably afford rent in Smyrna, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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