Rent in McMinn County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$926$11,112 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $995 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in McMinn 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 McMinn 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 | $725 | $8,700 | $29,000 | $13.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $845 | $10,140 | $33,800 | $16.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $926 | $11,112 | $37,040 | $17.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,151 | $13,812 | $46,040 | $22.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,226 | $14,712 | $49,040 | $23.58/hr |
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Rent in McMinn County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in McMinn 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 7.5% from $926. A one-bedroom goes from $845 to $914, a studio from $725 to $761.
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 McMinn County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $845 for a one-bedroom and $926 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,112 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 McMinn County, TN?
To keep a $926 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.81 an hour, or $37,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $845 takes $16.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McMinn County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $725, one bedroom $845, two $926, three $1,151 and four $1,226 a month.
Is rent affordable in McMinn County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $61,470 a year ($5,123 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $926 takes 18.1% 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: ($926 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.81 an hour.