Rent in Lauderdale County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$925$11,100 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $995 (+7.6%)How much rent can you afford in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 | $706 | $8,472 | $28,240 | $13.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $8,520 | $28,400 | $13.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $925 | $11,100 | $37,000 | $17.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,239 | $14,868 | $49,560 | $23.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,474 | $17,688 | $58,960 | $28.35/hr |
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Rent in Lauderdale County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lauderdale 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 7.6% from $925. A one-bedroom goes from $710 to $761, a studio from $706 to $756.
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 Lauderdale County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $710 for a one-bedroom and $925 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,100 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 Lauderdale County, TN?
To keep a $925 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.79 an hour, or $37,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $710 takes $13.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lauderdale County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $706, one bedroom $710, two $925, three $1,239 and four $1,474 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lauderdale County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $49,879 a year ($4,157 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $925 takes 22.3% 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: ($925 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.79 an hour.