How much does it cost to rent in Cordova, TN?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Cordova, TN is $1,811. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Cordova cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

Cordova is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee, ranking #18 out of 65 cities tracked at $1,811/mo.

When was Cordova rent data last updated?

Cordova rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Cordova a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Cordova is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Cordova

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·18th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Cordova, TN

Median rent (all units)

$1,811/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.5%

Month-over-Month

-2.2%

vs US Median

-$154

Falling (Monthly)

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Cordova · $1,811

More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Cordova's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,811/mo

Expected by trend

$1,964/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Cordova's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,420

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,740

3 BR

$2,290

4 BR+

$2,680

Research median

$1,740/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,732/yr

At $1,811/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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2021 vs 2026

How Cordova, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,500 → $1,811

up 20.7%

Five years ago, renters in Cordova, TN paid around $1,500 a month. That figure now sits near $1,811, up 20.7% from the 2021 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Cordova, TN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Cordova on your salary?

At $1,811/mo, how Cordova rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 25% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 30.6% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 13.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 37.6% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 41.7% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 33.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Cordova rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Cordova. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Cordova

About renting in Cordova, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cordova is $1,811/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,550/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Cordova ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cordova an affordable city for renters?

Cordova is considered moderate for renters. At $1,811/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cordova slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Cordova?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,811/mo in Cordova.

Is rent going up or down in Cordova?

Rent in Cordova has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cordova rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Cordova is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #18 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,811/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cordova?

Lakeland is nearby and more affordable at $1,725/mo, which is $86 less than Cordova.

How does Cordova rent compare to the national average?

Cordova's median rent of $1,811/mo is $154 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #18 out of 65 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

30%

MODERATE

At $1,811/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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