Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Lawrence County vs Tennessee

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

$716
Lawrence County (1BR)
$924
Tennessee (1BR)
−23%
1BR difference

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

County
Lawrence County
$716/mo 1BR
Population: 44,377
State
Tennessee
$924/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Lawrence County is 23% cheaper than Tennessee at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($716 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 Lawrence County Tennessee Difference
Studio $711 $882 −$171 (-19%)
1 Bedroom $716 $924 −$208 (-23%)
2 Bedroom $939 $1,118 −$179 (-16%)
3 Bedroom $1,126 $1,445 −$319 (-22%)
4 Bedroom $1,243 $1,644 −$401 (-24%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Lawrence County is 25% 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).