Bedford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 50,533.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$796/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$928/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,017/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,414/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,641/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $811 | $796 | $-15 (-1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $915 | $928 | +$13 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,013 | $1,017 | +$4 (+0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | $1,414 | +$64 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,352 | $1,641 | +$289 (+21.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,120
$3,093/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,680
$3,390/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
McMinn County
1 BR: $845/mo
Humphreys County
1 BR: $728/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $723/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $753/mo
McNairy County
1 BR: $742/mo
Henderson County
1 BR: $742/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.