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Average Rent in Dyer County, TN Rents rising 4.4% YoY🔻 5th cheapest in TN

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 36,681

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Market Overview

Dyer County, TN has rental prices ranging from $719/month to $1,192/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $738/month — 47% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $54,973/year, spending $738/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Dyer County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $899/month, Dyer County ranks #69 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — more affordable than 77% of all US cities in our data.

The Dyer County Rental Market

The Dyer County, TN area has a population of about 36,681 and 38% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Dyer County, TN have risen by $38/month (4.4%) over the past year, from $861 to $899. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Dyer County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,520. The local median household income of $54,973 exceeds that threshold by $25,453, making Dyer County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Dyer County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 0.6 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 FY2025
Studio
$719
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$738
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$899
4.4% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,187
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,192
Affordable
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Is Dyer County, TN Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$35,960/year
Local median income: $54,973
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $899/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in TNlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome 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

Rent or Buy in Dyer County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Dyer County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$899/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $899/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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