Average Rent in Giles County, TN↑ Rents rising 7.4% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 30,442
Market Overview
Giles County, TN has rental prices ranging from $739/month to $1,354/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $744/month — 47% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $61,476/year, spending $744/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Giles County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $967/month, Giles County ranks #19 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — pricier than 58% of all US cities in our data.
The Giles County Rental Market
The Giles County, TN area has a population of about 30,442 and 26% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Giles County, TN have risen by $67/month (7.4%) over the past year, from $900 to $967. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Giles County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $29,760. The local median household income of $61,476 exceeds that threshold by $31,716, making Giles County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Giles County, TN has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 0.5 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Giles 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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