City Report · TN

Farragut

Pop. 24,634·13th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Farragut, TN
Median rent (all units)
$1,940/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$8
Reported rents
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Farragut · $1,940
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,940/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$142,093/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Farragut's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,320/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,940 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in Farragut changed +1.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 51 Tennessee cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($142,093) is $3,552 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,500).

Cheaper nearby

Oak Ridge, 10 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,622/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Farragut. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,280/yr
At $1,940/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Farragut, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,634
Median income
$142,093
Median age
45.6
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
12.9%
29.3%
13.1%
22.4%
Under 1822.4%
18–3412.9%
35–5429.3%
55–6413.1%
65+22.4%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black1%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian4.5%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
22%
65%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma11%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+65%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Farragut, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$119,167 → $142,093
up 19.2%
Population
23,388 → 24,634
up 5.3%
Renter share
14.2% → 15.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
64.8% → 65%
+0.2 pts
Median age
47.8 → 45.6
-2.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $119,167 to $142,093 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.2% shift. Census counts show Farragut, TN adding about 1,246 residents over the five-year window, up 5.3% on net.

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About renting in Farragut, TN

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Farragut is $1,940/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,320/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,980/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($142,093/yr), Farragut ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Farragut?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,940/mo in Farragut. The local median household income is $142,093/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Farragut?

Rent in Farragut has risen 1.0% over the past year.

How does Farragut rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Farragut is one of the pricier among Tennessee cities for rent, ranking #13 of 66 tracked cities at $1,940/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Farragut changed +1.0%, against a typical +2.0% across the 51 Tennessee cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farragut?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Farragut ($1,940/mo) include Oak Ridge ($1,622/mo), Alcoa ($1,695/mo), and Knoxville ($1,701/mo).
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,940/mo, rent takes ~16% of Farragut's median household income ($142,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farragut 16%Benchmark 30%
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