Housing in Rutherford County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Rutherford County averages $1,502/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Tennessee median of $1,189 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rutherford County FMR Area are $1,638 for a studio, $1,715 for 1‑bedroom, $1,880 for 2‑bedroom, $2,403 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,930 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $378 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rutherford County shows a 25% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rutherford County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Tennessee at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Rockvale

City
County
State
Miles
Rutherford
TN
0.0
Rutherford
TN
4.6
Cannon
TN
7.7
Rutherford
TN
9.2
Rutherford
TN
13.3
Rutherford
TN
14.6
Rutherford
TN
15.3
Rutherford
TN
15.8
Cannon
TN
16.3
Williamson
TN
17.5
Cannon
TN
18.4
Cannon
TN
18.7
Rutherford
TN
20.2
Williamson
TN
20.9
Williamson
TN
21.2
Williamson
TN
24.3
Wilson
TN
25.3
Wilson
TN
26.3
Williamson
TN
28.8
Williamson
TN
29.3
Wilson
TN
30.4
Williamson
TN
45.0

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