Studio Apartment Rent in Alcoa, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Alcoa, Tennessee as of October 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,695 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Alcoa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alcoa
Compare Alcoa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morristown | $319 |
| 2 | Crossville | $328 |
| 3 | Greeneville | $414 |
| 4 | Sevierville | $545 |
| 5 | Athens | $680 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $680 |
| 7 | Dayton | $680 |
| 8 | Lawrenceburg | $710 |
| 9 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 10 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 11 | Bristol | $740 |
| 12 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 13 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 14 | Elizabethton | $800 |
| 15 | Jefferson City | $810 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,030 |
| 2 | Farragut | $1,880 |
| 3 | Spring Hill | $1,840 |
| 4 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 5 | Thompsons Station | $1,769 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,627 |
| 9 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 10 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 11 | Brentwood | $1,568 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Alcoa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Alcoa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville, TN | 5.9 mi | $1,197 | $-33 (-3%) |
| Knoxville, TN | 12.5 mi | $1,363 | +$133 (+11%) |
| Farragut, TN | 13.4 mi | $1,880 | +$650 (+53%) |
| Lenoir City, TN | 16 mi | $1,440 | +$210 (+17%) |
| Seymour, TN | 17.9 mi | $1,020 | $-210 (-17%) |
| Powell, TN | 18.6 mi | $1,130 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 24.2 mi | $1,150 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Sevierville, TN | 29.5 mi | $545 | $-685 (-56%) |
| Kingston, TN | 34.9 mi | $940 | $-290 (-24%) |
| Jefferson City, TN | 42.6 mi | $810 | $-420 (-34%) |
| Athens, TN | 51.1 mi | $680 | $-550 (-45%) |
| Morristown, TN | 56 mi | $319 | $-911 (-74%) |
Studio rent in Alcoa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Alcoa?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Alcoa, Tennessee is $1,230 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,695.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Alcoa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alcoa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Alcoa's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alcoa rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Alcoa ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Alcoa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maryville ($1,197), Seymour ($1,020), Powell ($1,130).