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Average Rent in Gibson County, TN Rents falling 22.0% YoY🔻 2nd cheapest in TN

HUD FY2021 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 50,610

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⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2021. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Gibson County, TN has rental prices ranging from $521/month to $1,163/month in 2021, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $570/month — 59% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $59,009/year, spending $570/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Gibson County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $672/month, Gibson County ranks #72 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — more affordable than 100% of all US cities in our data.

The Gibson County Rental Market

The Gibson County, TN area has a population of about 50,610 and 33% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Gibson County, TN have fallen by $189/month (22.0%) over the past year, from $861 to $672. This rate of decrease is significant and reflects softening demand or increased inventory in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Gibson County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $22,800. The local median household income of $59,009 exceeds that threshold by $36,209, making Gibson County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibson County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.1 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 FY2021
Studio
$521
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$570
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$672
22.0% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$923
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,163
Affordable
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Is Gibson County, TN Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$26,880/year
Local median income: $59,009
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $672/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 Gibson County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Gibson County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$672/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: $672/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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