1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Dickson, TN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dickson, Tennessee as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,574 and +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Dickson
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Dickson
Compare Dickson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeneville | $424 |
| 2 | Crossville | $488 |
| 3 | Morristown | $625 |
| 4 | Dyersburg | $740 |
| 5 | Martin | $760 |
| 6 | Cookeville | $790 |
| 7 | Manchester | $810 |
| 8 | Kingsport | $813 |
| 9 | Bristol | $820 |
| 10 | Tullahoma | $820 |
| 11 | Athens | $840 |
| 12 | Kingston | $940 |
| 13 | Jackson | $945 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $950 |
| 15 | Cleveland | $963 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,100 |
| 2 | Arlington | $2,048 |
| 3 | Thompsons Station | $1,938 |
| 4 | Spring Hill | $1,890 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,890 |
| 6 | Farragut | $1,890 |
| 7 | Nashville | $1,785 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,759 |
| 9 | Germantown | $1,720 |
| 10 | Hendersonville | $1,710 |
| 11 | Lakeland | $1,690 |
| 12 | Ooltewah | $1,680 |
| 13 | Brentwood | $1,630 |
| 14 | Bartlett | $1,615 |
| 15 | Collierville | $1,600 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Dickson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Dickson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland City, TN | 28.9 mi | $1,390 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Clarksville, TN | 32 mi | $1,080 | $-220 (-17%) |
| Franklin, TN | 40.2 mi | $1,759 | +$459 (+35%) |
| Thompsons Station, TN | 40.2 mi | $1,938 | +$638 (+49%) |
| Oak Grove, KY | 41.6 mi | $950 | $-350 (-27%) |
| Columbia, TN | 42.4 mi | $1,300 | — |
| Spring Hill, TN | 45 mi | $1,890 | +$590 (+45%) |
| Brentwood, TN | 45.7 mi | $1,630 | +$330 (+25%) |
| Nashville, TN | 47.1 mi | $1,785 | +$485 (+37%) |
| Springfield, TN | 50.9 mi | $1,370 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 51.7 mi | $1,580 | +$280 (+22%) |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 55.4 mi | $880 | $-420 (-32%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Dickson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dickson?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Dickson, Tennessee is $1,300 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,574.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Dickson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,000 ($4,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Dickson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Dickson's 1-bedroom median of $1,300 is +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Dickson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Tennessee?
Among the 62 cities in Tennessee with 1-bedroom data, Dickson ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Dickson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Clarksville ($1,080), Oak Grove ($950), Hopkinsville ($880).