Rent in Stewart County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,004$12,048 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $995 (−0.9%)How much rent can you afford in Stewart 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 Stewart 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 | $692 | $8,304 | $27,680 | $13.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | $15.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,004 | $12,048 | $40,160 | $19.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,396 | $16,752 | $55,840 | $26.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,684 | $20,208 | $67,360 | $32.38/hr |
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Rent in Stewart County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going down in Stewart County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $995 for a two-bedroom, down 0.9% from $1,004. A one-bedroom goes from $815 to $812, a studio from $692 to $693.
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 Stewart County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $815 for a one-bedroom and $1,004 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,048 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 Stewart County, TN?
To keep a $1,004 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.31 an hour, or $40,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $815 takes $15.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Stewart County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $692, one bedroom $815, two $1,004, three $1,396 and four $1,684 a month.
Is rent affordable in Stewart County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $63,114 a year ($5,260 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,004 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,004 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.31 an hour.
