Studio Apartment Rent in Clarksville, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Clarksville, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,376 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Clarksville
Compare Clarksville'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 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 8 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 9 | Bristol | $740 |
| 10 | Martin | $750 |
| 11 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 12 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 13 | Elizabethton | $800 |
| 14 | Manchester | $810 |
| 15 | Jackson | $850 |
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 | Thompsons Station | $1,823 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Brentwood | $1,703 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,702 |
| 9 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 10 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 11 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Clarksville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Clarksville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, KY | 13.4 mi | $890 | $-137 (-13%) |
| Ashland City, TN | 24.5 mi | $1,330 | +$303 (+30%) |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 26.1 mi | $800 | $-227 (-22%) |
| Dickson, TN | 32 mi | $1,270 | +$243 (+24%) |
| Springfield, TN | 32.2 mi | $1,320 | +$293 (+29%) |
| Russellville, KY | 38.5 mi | $660 | $-367 (-36%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 42 mi | $1,520 | +$493 (+48%) |
| White House, TN | 44.8 mi | $1,510 | +$483 (+47%) |
| Nashville, TN | 46.8 mi | $1,718 | +$691 (+67%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 51.4 mi | $1,640 | +$613 (+60%) |
| Franklin, TN | 51.7 mi | $1,702 | +$675 (+66%) |
| Brentwood, TN | 52.3 mi | $1,703 | +$676 (+66%) |
Studio rent in Clarksville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Clarksville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Clarksville, Tennessee is $1,027 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,376.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Clarksville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,080 ($3,423/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarksville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Clarksville's studio median of $1,027 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clarksville rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Clarksville ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Clarksville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oak Grove ($890), Hopkinsville ($800), Russellville ($660).