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Average Rent in Murfreesboro, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Murfreesboro, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,485/mo
Lowest Available
$1,049/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
118
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →4 cuts and 0 increases among 32 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Chelsea Place Apartment Homes
↓ $43/mo
Cut of 3.0% · Unit 1307
Rent by Neighborhood in Murfreesboro, TN
Compare average rent across Murfreesboro, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro 37128 | $1,893 | ▼ $45 | $1,587 | 1 | 16 |
| Murfreesboro 37130 | $1,422 | ▼ $42 | $1,049 | 9 | 102 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Murfreesboro, TN?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Murfreesboro, TN is $1,485 per month across 10 apartment communities and 118 available units.
The most affordable option is Condos at the Villager starting at $1,049/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,083/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,349/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,504/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,853/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,230/mo.
Prices range from $1,049 to $2,194 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 43 units are currently listed.
Murfreesboro, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,640 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,576 | -$64 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,593 | +$17 | 8 |
| September 2026 | $1,601 | +$8 | 8 |
| October 2026 | $1,534 | -$67 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Murfreesboro, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Murfreesboro, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condos at the Villager | $1,049/mo | $1,049/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Southern | $1,069/mo | $1,214/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| Ashwood Cove III | $1,096/mo | $1,426/mo | 25 | 4.2 |
| Chelsea Place Apartment Homes | $1,171/mo | $1,361/mo | 44 | 4 |
| The Preserve Murfreesboro | $1,199/mo | $1,510/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| The Abbington At Stones River | $1,209/mo | $1,509/mo | 7 | 3.2 |
| 1540 Place Apartments | $1,230/mo | $1,230/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Murfreesboro, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,485/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,049/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Murfreesboro, TN is $76,241 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN
Overall prices in Murfreesboro, TN runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Murfreesboro, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,485 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $4,939/mo |
Population
157,547
Median household income
$76,241
Census median rent
$1,376/mo
Census rent burden
30.0%
Median age
31.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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