1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Clarksville, TN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clarksville, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,376 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Clarksville
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Clarksville
Compare Clarksville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeneville | $424 |
| 2 | Crossville | $488 |
| 3 | Morristown | $625 |
| 4 | Brownsville | $690 |
| 5 | Dyersburg | $740 |
| 6 | Martin | $760 |
| 7 | Cookeville | $790 |
| 8 | Elizabethton | $810 |
| 9 | Manchester | $810 |
| 10 | Kingsport | $813 |
| 11 | Bristol | $820 |
| 12 | Tullahoma | $820 |
| 13 | Athens | $840 |
| 14 | Kingston | $940 |
| 15 | Jackson | $945 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,100 |
| 2 | Arlington | $2,048 |
| 3 | Thompsons Station | $1,893 |
| 4 | Spring Hill | $1,890 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,890 |
| 6 | Farragut | $1,890 |
| 7 | Nashville | $1,785 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,767 |
| 9 | Brentwood | $1,764 |
| 10 | Germantown | $1,720 |
| 11 | Hendersonville | $1,710 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,690 |
| 13 | Ooltewah | $1,680 |
| 14 | Bartlett | $1,615 |
| 15 | Collierville | $1,600 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Clarksville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Clarksville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, KY | 13.4 mi | $950 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Ashland City, TN | 24.5 mi | $1,390 | +$310 (+29%) |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 26.1 mi | $880 | $-200 (-19%) |
| Dickson, TN | 32 mi | $1,300 | +$220 (+20%) |
| Springfield, TN | 32.2 mi | $1,370 | +$290 (+27%) |
| Russellville, KY | 38.5 mi | $690 | $-390 (-36%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 42 mi | $1,580 | +$500 (+46%) |
| White House, TN | 44.8 mi | $1,570 | +$490 (+45%) |
| Nashville, TN | 46.8 mi | $1,785 | +$705 (+65%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 51.4 mi | $1,710 | +$630 (+58%) |
| Franklin, TN | 51.7 mi | $1,767 | +$687 (+64%) |
| Brentwood, TN | 52.3 mi | $1,764 | +$684 (+63%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Clarksville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Clarksville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Clarksville, Tennessee is $1,080 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,376.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Clarksville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarksville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Clarksville's 1-bedroom median of $1,080 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clarksville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Tennessee?
Among the 65 cities in Tennessee with 1-bedroom data, Clarksville ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Clarksville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oak Grove ($950), Hopkinsville ($880), Russellville ($690).