Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Franklin County vs Tennessee

How do Franklin County and Tennessee rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$747
Franklin County (1BR)
$924
Tennessee (1BR)
−19%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Franklin County
$747/mo 1BR
Population: 42,980
State
Tennessee
$924/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Franklin County is 19% cheaper than Tennessee at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($747 vs $924). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Franklin County Tennessee Difference
Studio $742 $882 −$140 (-16%)
1 Bedroom $747 $924 −$177 (-19%)
2 Bedroom $980 $1,118 −$138 (-12%)
3 Bedroom $1,307 $1,445 −$138 (-10%)
4 Bedroom $1,622 $1,644 −$22 (-1%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Franklin County is 22% below the US average. Tennessee is 4% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).