Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 55,017.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$881/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$887/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,135/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,444/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,827/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $881 | +$61 (+7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 | $887 | +$62 (+7.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,069 | $1,135 | +$66 (+6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,402 | $1,444 | +$42 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,751 | $1,827 | +$76 (+4.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,480
$2,957/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,400
$3,783/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Carroll County
1 BR: $746/mo
Gibson County
1 BR: $706/mo
Loudon County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Anderson County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Overton County
1 BR: $742/mo
Meigs County
1 BR: $705/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.