Studio Apartment Rent in Cookeville, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cookeville, Tennessee as of October 2026. That's +49% lower than the citywide median of $1,480 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cookeville
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 Cookeville
Compare Cookeville'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 (this page) | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cookeville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cookeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossville, TN | 39.8 mi | $328 | $-432 (-57%) |
| Lebanon, TN | 51.9 mi | $1,385 | +$625 (+82%) |
| Glasgow, KY | 56.4 mi | $660 | $-100 (-13%) |
| Dayton, TN | 61.7 mi | $680 | $-80 (-11%) |
| Manchester, TN | 62.9 mi | $810 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Gallatin, TN | 64.7 mi | $1,340 | +$580 (+76%) |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 65 mi | $1,505 | +$745 (+98%) |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 65.5 mi | $2,030 | +$1,270 (+167%) |
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | 68.8 mi | $1,120 | +$360 (+47%) |
| Portland, TN | 70.4 mi | $1,270 | +$510 (+67%) |
| Smyrna, TN | 71.3 mi | $1,450 | +$690 (+91%) |
| La Vergne, TN | 72.2 mi | $1,820 | +$1,060 (+139%) |
Studio rent in Cookeville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cookeville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cookeville, Tennessee is $760 per month. This is +49% below the citywide median of $1,480.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cookeville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cookeville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cookeville's studio median of $760 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cookeville rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Cookeville ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cookeville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crossville ($328), Glasgow ($660), Dayton ($680).