Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Sweetwater, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Sweetwater

$1,097/mo

increased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sweetwater is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $802 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sweetwater

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sweetwater rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Sweetwater, TN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sweetwater, TN

Average rent prices in Sweetwater have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 46% 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 Sweetwater, TN

Rent prices in Sweetwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sweetwater is $997, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Sweetwater run $777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$825

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,250

5%

105%

4 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

105%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

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

Compare median rent prices in Sweetwater and Blue Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sweetwater

Median rent price$1,097
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sweetwater, TN is 51% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, GA.

Discover rentals in Sweetwater, TN

535 Old Mine Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sweetwater

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
1402 Broad St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sweetwater

1402 Broad Street - 1

1402 Broad St #1, Sweetwater, TN 37874

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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 Sweetwater, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Sweetwater rental market.

How much is rent in Sweetwater?

The average rent in Sweetwater is $1,097 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sweetwater?

Average rent prices in Sweetwater have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 46% since last year.

How does Sweetwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sweetwater is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $802 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sweetwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Sweetwater, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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