Rent in Davidson County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,730$20,760 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,798 (+3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Davidson 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 Davidson 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 | $1,507 | $18,084 | $60,280 | $28.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | $18,936 | $63,120 | $30.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,730 | $20,760 | $69,200 | $33.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,211 | $26,532 | $88,440 | $42.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,696 | $32,352 | $107,840 | $51.85/hr |
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Rent in Davidson County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Davidson County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,798 for a two-bedroom, up 3.9% from $1,730. A one-bedroom goes from $1,578 to $1,650, a studio from $1,507 to $1,585.
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 Davidson County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,578 for a one-bedroom and $1,730 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,760 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 Davidson County, TN?
To keep a $1,730 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.27 an hour, or $69,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,578 takes $30.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Davidson County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,507, one bedroom $1,578, two $1,730, three $2,211 and four $2,696 a month.
Is rent affordable in Davidson County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $77,853 a year ($6,488 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,730 takes 26.7% 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: ($1,730 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.27 an hour.