Average Rent in Coffee County, TN↑ Rents rising 6.0% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 58,940
Market Overview
Coffee County, TN has rental prices ranging from $789/month to $1,514/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $794/month — 43% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $60,656/year, spending $794/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Coffee County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $987/month, Coffee County ranks #18 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — pricier than 62% of all US cities in our data.
The Coffee County Rental Market
The Coffee County, TN area has a population of about 58,940 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Coffee County, TN have risen by $56/month (6.0%) over the past year, from $931 to $987. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Coffee County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $31,760. The local median household income of $60,656 exceeds that threshold by $28,896, making Coffee County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Coffee County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, 0.5 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Coffee County, TN Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TNlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $1,589 | $1,650 | $1,827 | $2,308 | — |
| Grainger County | $481 | $575 | $689 | $924 | — |
| Knoxville | $1,256 | $1,264 | $1,548 | $1,989 | — |
| Stewart County | $625 | $735 | $911 | $1,277 | — |
| Kingsport | $738 | $824 | $1,043 | $1,343 | — |
| Johnson City | $890 | $895 | $1,119 | $1,389 | — |
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