Carter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 56,315.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$887/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$893/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,132/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,398/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,548/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $887 | $-3 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $895 | $893 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,132 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,389 | $1,398 | +$9 (+0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,548 | $-14 (-0.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,720
$2,977/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,280
$3,773/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Moore County
1 BR: $742/mo
Cheatham County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $753/mo
McNairy County
1 BR: $742/mo
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $710/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $797/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.