Rent in Unicoi County, TN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,132$13,584 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,211 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 | $887 | $10,644 | $35,480 | $17.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $893 | $10,716 | $35,720 | $17.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,132 | $13,584 | $45,280 | $21.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,398 | $16,776 | $55,920 | $26.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,548 | $18,576 | $61,920 | $29.77/hr |
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Rent in Unicoi County, TN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Unicoi County, TN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,211 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $1,132. A one-bedroom goes from $893 to $948, a studio from $887 to $942.
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 Unicoi County, TN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $893 for a one-bedroom and $1,132 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,584 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 Unicoi County, TN?
To keep a $1,132 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.77 an hour, or $45,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $893 takes $17.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Unicoi County, TN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $887, one bedroom $893, two $1,132, three $1,398 and four $1,548 a month.
Is rent affordable in Unicoi County, TN?
For the typical household, earning $52,218 a year ($4,352 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,132 takes 26% 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: ($1,132 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.77 an hour.