Tennessee · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Stewart County, TN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Stewart County, TN at $1,004 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $815. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $19.31 an hour full time, or $40,160 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $995 (down 0.9%).

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%)
Studio$692$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$815$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$19.31an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,396$27/hr needed

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.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,004Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$40,160To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,578At 30% of $63,114
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Stewart County, TN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly 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.