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Crossville

Pop. 12,428·47th most expensive in Tennessee·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,484/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.1%
vs US Median
-$481
Falling (Monthly)
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Crossville · $1,484
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,484/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$48,802/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Crossville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$328
1 BR
$488
2 BR
$908
3 BR
$874
Research median
$908/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
$17,808/yr
At $1,484/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Crossville, TN is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,428
Median income
$48,802
Median age
39.4
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
19%
26.5%
24%
19.5%
Under 1819%
18–3426.5%
35–5424%
55–6411%
65+19.5%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
90.2%
White90.2%
Black3.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Education (25+)
45.6%
27.6%
17.6%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma45.6%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Crossville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,708 → $48,802
up 19.9%
Population
11,892 → 12,428
up 4.5%
Renter share
51.3% → 48.8%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.4% → 17.6%
+2.2 pts
Median age
37.9 → 39.4
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,708 in 2021 to $48,802 more recently. The population has grown by 4.5% since 2021, moving from about 11,892 residents to roughly 12,428. Renters now make up 48.8% of households, compared with 51.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.6% of adults here, versus 15.4% in 2021.

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Crossville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Crossville, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Crossville is $1,484/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $328/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $908/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $488/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $874/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($48,802/yr), Crossville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crossville an affordable city for renters?

Crossville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,484/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($48,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crossville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Crossville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,484/mo in Crossville. The local median household income is $48,802/yr, meaning the typical Crossville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crossville?

Rent in Crossville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Crossville rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Crossville is one of the more affordable cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #47 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,484/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crossville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crossville ($1,484/mo): Dayton ($815/mo), Athens ($1,085/mo), Kingston ($1,285/mo).

What percentage of Crossville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of Crossville households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. Crossville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Crossville rent compare to the national average?

Crossville's median rent of $1,484/mo is $481 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #47 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,484/mo, rent takes ~36% of Crossville's median household income ($48,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Crossville 36%Benchmark 30%
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