Rent in Bedford County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,017$12,204 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,112 (+9.3%)How much rent can you afford in Bedford County, TN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bedford County, TN by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $796 | $9,552 | $31,840 | $15.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $928 | $11,136 | $37,120 | $17.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | $19.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,414 | $16,968 | $56,560 | $27.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,641 | $19,692 | $65,640 | $31.56/hr |
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Rent in Bedford County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bedford County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,112 for a two-bedroom, up 9.3% from $1,017. A one-bedroom goes from $928 to $1,022, a studio from $796 to $850.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bedford County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $928 for a one-bedroom and $1,017 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,204 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bedford County, TN?
To keep a $1,017 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.56 an hour, or $40,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $928 takes $17.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bedford County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $796, one bedroom $928, two $1,017, three $1,414 and four $1,641 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bedford County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $67,225 a year ($5,602 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,017 takes 18.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,017 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.56 an hour.