The cheapest cities to live in Tennessee ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol, TN | $764 | $55,007 | $182,500 | 27,490 |
| 2 | Kingsport, TN | $843 | $50,436 | $203,000 | 55,807 |
| 3 | Morristown, TN | $855 | $44,811 | $155,700 | 30,983 |
| 4 | Cookeville, TN | $885 | $48,501 | $263,800 | 35,544 |
| 5 | Johnson City, TN | $957 | $55,429 | $238,000 | 71,455 |
| 6 | Cleveland, TN | $966 | $55,904 | $241,800 | 48,185 |
| 7 | Oak Ridge, TN | $1,076 | $71,000 | $233,500 | 32,088 |
| 8 | Columbia, TN | $1,092 | $61,204 | $261,700 | 43,971 |
| 9 | Jackson, TN | $1,094 | $51,552 | $195,000 | 68,098 |
| 10 | Knoxville, TN | $1,116 | $50,994 | $214,000 | 193,721 |
| 11 | Memphis, TN | $1,123 | $51,211 | $157,100 | 629,063 |
| 12 | Maryville, TN | $1,149 | $79,340 | $310,600 | 32,196 |
| 13 | Chattanooga, TN | $1,155 | $61,028 | $259,200 | 182,832 |
| 14 | Lebanon, TN | $1,210 | $71,320 | $359,300 | 41,951 |
| 15 | Clarksville, TN | $1,215 | $66,786 | $236,100 | 171,897 |
| 16 | Gallatin, TN | $1,299 | $73,589 | $343,700 | 46,667 |
| 17 | Smyrna, TN | $1,366 | $78,409 | $326,700 | 55,066 |
| 18 | Murfreesboro, TN | $1,376 | $76,241 | $365,100 | 157,547 |
| 19 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN | $1,486 | $75,197 | $383,100 | 684,298 |
| 20 | Hendersonville, TN | $1,552 | $91,503 | $396,500 | 62,390 |
| 21 | Collierville, TN | $1,574 | $134,319 | $458,300 | 51,212 |
| 22 | Bartlett, TN | $1,658 | $100,660 | $283,700 | 56,998 |
| 23 | La Vergne, TN | $1,714 | $80,418 | $273,700 | 38,944 |
| 24 | Spring Hill, TN | $1,738 | $106,658 | $452,400 | 53,585 |
| 25 | Germantown, TN | $1,760 | $144,799 | $441,200 | 40,812 |
| 26 | Franklin, TN | $1,861 | $115,000 | $646,300 | 85,575 |
| 27 | Mount Juliet, TN | $1,875 | $107,847 | $423,000 | 40,828 |
| 28 | Brentwood, TN | $2,497 | $184,720 | $926,700 | 45,272 |
Key Takeaways
- Bristol, TN ranks #1 with a median rent of $764.
- The top 5 cities are: Bristol, TN; Kingsport, TN; Morristown, TN; Cookeville, TN; Johnson City, TN.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $55,007, with a population of 27,490.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.