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Brentwood

Pop. 45,556·8th most expensive in Tennessee·Brentwood rents are up 19.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,129/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$164
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Brentwood · $2,129
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
14% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,129/mo, rent takes about 14% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$182,088/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brentwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,703
1 BR
$1,764
2 BR
$1,956
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$3,038
Research median
$1,956/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,548/yr
At $2,129/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 19.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.0% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brentwood, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,556
Median income
$182,088
Median age
44.9
Renters
9.6%
Age distribution
26.8%
12.5%
29%
15.4%
16.3%
Under 1826.8%
18–3412.5%
35–5429%
55–6415.4%
65+16.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.8%
White80.8%
Black4.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
16.3%
73.8%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college16.3%
Bachelor's+73.8%
Housing tenure
90.4%
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Brentwood, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,012 → $2,129
up 5.8%
Income
$165,948 → $182,088
up 9.7%
Population
44,354 → 45,556
up 2.7%
Renter share
9.2% → 9.6%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
75.6% → 73.8%
-1.8 pts
Median age
43.1 → 44.9
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Brentwood, TN has climbed by $117 per month, settling near $2,129 after starting the period at $2,012. On the earnings side, the typical household in Brentwood, TN now reports about $182,088, up from $165,948 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,354 to 45,556 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Brentwood, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brentwood is $2,129/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,703/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,956/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,764/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,470/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($182,088/yr), Brentwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentwood an affordable city for renters?

Brentwood is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,129/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($182,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brentwood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brentwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,129/mo in Brentwood. The local median household income is $182,088/yr, meaning the typical Brentwood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brentwood?

Rent in Brentwood has increased 19.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brentwood rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Brentwood is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #8 out of 65 tracked cities at $2,129/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brentwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brentwood ($2,129/mo): Smyrna ($1,693/mo), Nashville ($1,825/mo).

What percentage of Brentwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.6% of Brentwood households are renters, while 90.4% are owner-occupied. Brentwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brentwood rent compare to the national average?

Brentwood's median rent of $2,129/mo is $164 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #8 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,129/mo, rent takes ~14% of Brentwood's median household income ($182,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brentwood 14%Benchmark 30%
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