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Dickson

Pop. 16,424·19th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Dickson, TN
Median rent (all units)
$1,808/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$157
Rising (Monthly)
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Dickson · $1,808
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,808/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$69,678/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dickson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,460/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
$21,696/yr
At $1,808/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dickson, TN is majority owner-occupied, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,424
Median income
$69,678
Median age
33.8
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
23.1%
28.2%
23.3%
14.3%
Under 1823.1%
18–3428.2%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.1%
65+14.3%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
White80.3%
Black8.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
37.4%
35.1%
17.8%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dickson, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,318 → $69,678
up 26.0%
Population
15,855 → 16,424
up 3.6%
Renter share
36.7% → 38.3%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 17.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
35 → 33.8
-1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,318 in 2021 to $69,678 more recently. Census counts show Dickson, TN adding about 569 residents over the five-year window, up 3.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.7% to 38.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Dickson rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Dickson, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dickson is $1,808/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($69,678/yr), Dickson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dickson an affordable city for renters?

Dickson is considered moderate for renters. At $1,808/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($69,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dickson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Dickson?

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 $1,808/mo in Dickson. The local median household income is $69,678/yr, meaning the typical Dickson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dickson?

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

How does Dickson rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Dickson is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #19 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,808/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dickson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dickson ($1,808/mo): Oak Grove ($1,140/mo), Clarksville ($1,376/mo), Ashland City ($1,580/mo).

What percentage of Dickson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of Dickson households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. Dickson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dickson rent compare to the national average?

Dickson's median rent of $1,808/mo is $157 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #19 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,808/mo, rent takes ~31% of Dickson's median household income ($69,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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