Macon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 25,365.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$847/mo
↓ 6.9% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$887/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$972/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,290/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,504/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $847 | $-63 (-6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $945 | $887 | $-58 (-6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,046 | $972 | $-74 (-7.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,315 | $1,290 | $-25 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,605 | $1,504 | $-101 (-6.3%) |
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
$38,880
$3,240/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Anderson County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $818/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $844/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Dyer County
1 BR: $778/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.