Henderson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 27,845.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↓ 9.1% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,178/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,289/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $723 | $724 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $742 | $-74 (-9.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $903 | $925 | +$22 (+2.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,178 | +$33 (+2.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,289 | +$92 (+7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Putnam County
1 BR: $818/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $723/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $762/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $726/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $844/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,184/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.