Rent in Sevier County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,159$13,908 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,213 (+4.7%)How much rent can you afford in Sevier 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 Sevier 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 | $883 | $10,596 | $35,320 | $16.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | $18.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,159 | $13,908 | $46,360 | $22.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,522 | $18,264 | $60,880 | $29.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,535 | $18,420 | $61,400 | $29.52/hr |
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Rent in Sevier County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sevier County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,213 for a two-bedroom, up 4.7% from $1,159. A one-bedroom goes from $973 to $1,038, a studio from $883 to $1,032.
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 Sevier County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $973 for a one-bedroom and $1,159 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,908 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 Sevier County, TN?
To keep a $1,159 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.29 an hour, or $46,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $973 takes $18.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sevier County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $883, one bedroom $973, two $1,159, three $1,522 and four $1,535 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sevier County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $62,581 a year ($5,215 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,159 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,159 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.29 an hour.