Tennessee · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Gibson County, TN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Gibson County, TN at $927 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $706. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.83 an hour full time, or $37,080 a year. The typical household there would spend 17.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $995 (up 7.3%).

Rent in Gibson County, TN at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$927$11,124 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $995 (+7.3%)
Studio$645$12/hr needed
1 bedroom$706$14/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.83an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,289$25/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Gibson County, TN?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$927Monthly market rent
Share of gross income17.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$37,080To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,569At 30% of $62,755
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Gibson 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Gibson County, TN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$645$7,740$25,800$12.40/hr
1 bedroom$706$8,472$28,240$13.58/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$927$11,124$37,080$17.83/hr
3 bedrooms$1,289$15,468$51,560$24.79/hr
4 bedrooms$1,555$18,660$62,200$29.90/hr

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Rent in Gibson County, TN: common questions

How much is rent going up in Gibson County, TN in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $995 for a two-bedroom, up 7.3% from $927. A one-bedroom goes from $706 to $761, a studio from $645 to $693.

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 Gibson County, TN?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $706 for a one-bedroom and $927 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,124 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 Gibson County, TN?

To keep a $927 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.83 an hour, or $37,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $706 takes $13.58 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gibson County, TN?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $645, one bedroom $706, two $927, three $1,289 and four $1,555 a month.

Is rent affordable in Gibson County, TN?

For the typical household, earning $62,755 a year ($5,230 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $927 takes 17.7% 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: ($927 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.83 an hour.