Rent in Roane County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,092$13,104 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,048 (−4%)How much rent can you afford in Roane 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 Roane 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 | $912 | $10,944 | $36,480 | $17.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $918 | $11,016 | $36,720 | $17.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,092 | $13,104 | $43,680 | $21.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,432 | $17,184 | $57,280 | $27.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,832 | $21,984 | $73,280 | $35.23/hr |
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Rent in Roane County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going down in Roane County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,048 for a two-bedroom, down 4% from $1,092. A one-bedroom goes from $918 to $862, a studio from $912 to $857.
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 Roane County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $918 for a one-bedroom and $1,092 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,104 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 Roane County, TN?
To keep a $1,092 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.00 an hour, or $43,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $918 takes $17.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Roane County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $912, one bedroom $918, two $1,092, three $1,432 and four $1,832 a month.
Is rent affordable in Roane County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $71,885 a year ($5,990 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,092 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,092 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.00 an hour.