Lowest Rent Cities in Tennessee
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Tennessee based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Tracy City leads the ranking with a value of $393/mo and a population of 1,924.
The top three cities are Tracy City ($393/mo), Byrdstown ($404/mo), and Jellico ($407/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Tennessee.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tracy City | $393/mo | 1,924 |
| #2 | Byrdstown | $404/mo | 1,344 |
| #3 | Jellico | $407/mo | 1,821 |
| #4 | Gallaway | $410/mo | 541 |
| #5 | Mountain City | $420/mo | 2,275 |
| #6 | Elgin | $433/mo | 194 |
| #7 | Jamestown | $446/mo | 2,156 |
| #8 | Tiptonville | $453/mo | 3,687 |
| #9 | Waynesboro | $469/mo | 2,483 |
| #10 | Collinwood | $473/mo | 1,044 |
| #11 | Celina | $513/mo | 1,782 |
| #12 | Hollow Rock | $520/mo | 701 |
| #13 | Ducktown | $527/mo | 470 |
| #14 | Erin | $527/mo | 1,212 |
| #15 | Benton | $530/mo | 1,349 |
| #16 | Bethel Springs | $547/mo | 746 |
| #17 | Alexandria | $550/mo | 1,145 |
| #18 | Stanton | $567/mo | 494 |
| #19 | Rutledge | $568/mo | 1,521 |
| #20 | Ridgely | $571/mo | 1,723 |
| #21 | Lyles | $573/mo | 1,079 |
| #22 | Palmer | $573/mo | 734 |
| #23 | Coalmont | $575/mo | 1,103 |
| #24 | Pikeville | $575/mo | 2,653 |
| #25 | Henry | $583/mo | 588 |
| #26 | Luttrell | $583/mo | 1,006 |
| #27 | Hampton | $593/mo | 1,695 |
| #28 | Samburg | $597/mo | 190 |
| #29 | Erwin | $602/mo | 6,001 |
| #30 | Sardis | $613/mo | 463 |
| #31 | Tellico Plains | $613/mo | 1,124 |
| #32 | Sneedville | $614/mo | 1,649 |
| #33 | Oakdale | $617/mo | 189 |
| #34 | Scotts Hill | $618/mo | 1,158 |
| #35 | Sharon | $618/mo | 1,105 |
| #36 | Crab Orchard | $625/mo | 834 |
| #37 | Enville | $625/mo | 163 |
| #38 | Huntsville | $625/mo | 1,632 |
| #39 | Sweetwater | $625/mo | 6,462 |
| #40 | Morrison | $627/mo | 810 |
| #41 | St. Joseph | $627/mo | 788 |
| #42 | Hickory Valley | $628/mo | 134 |
| #43 | Rogersville | $634/mo | 4,638 |
| #44 | Baileyton | $635/mo | 493 |
| #45 | Spencer | $643/mo | 1,494 |
| #46 | Somerville | $645/mo | 3,439 |
| #47 | Spring City | $645/mo | 2,299 |
| #48 | Petersburg | $648/mo | 579 |
| #49 | Michie | $650/mo | 526 |
| #50 | Finger | $655/mo | 600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Tennessee?
Tracy City ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Tennessee with a value of $393/mo and a population of 1,924.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Tennessee?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Tennessee. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Tennessee compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Tennessee's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.