Rent in Pickett County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$958$11,496 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $995 (+3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Pickett 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 Pickett 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 | $730 | $8,760 | $29,200 | $14.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $958 | $11,496 | $38,320 | $18.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,149 | $13,788 | $45,960 | $22.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,335 | $16,020 | $53,400 | $25.67/hr |
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Rent in Pickett County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pickett 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 3.9% from $958. A one-bedroom goes from $730 to $765, 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 Pickett County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $730 for a one-bedroom and $958 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,496 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 Pickett County, TN?
To keep a $958 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.42 an hour, or $38,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $730 takes $14.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pickett County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $725, one bedroom $730, two $958, three $1,149 and four $1,335 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pickett County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $49,030 a year ($4,086 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $958 takes 23.4% 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: ($958 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.42 an hour.