Studio Apartment Rent in Germantown, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Germantown, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,533 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Germantown
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Germantown
Compare Germantown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morristown | $319 |
| 2 | Crossville | $328 |
| 3 | Greeneville | $414 |
| 4 | Sevierville | $545 |
| 5 | Athens | $680 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $680 |
| 7 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 8 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 9 | Bristol | $740 |
| 10 | Martin | $750 |
| 11 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 12 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 13 | Elizabethton | $800 |
| 14 | Manchester | $810 |
| 15 | Jackson | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,030 |
| 2 | Farragut | $1,880 |
| 3 | Spring Hill | $1,840 |
| 4 | Thompsons Station | $1,823 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Brentwood | $1,703 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,702 |
| 9 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 10 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 11 | Germantown (this page) | $1,570 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Germantown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Germantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova, TN | 7.2 mi | $1,420 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 9.9 mi | $1,475 | $-95 (-6%) |
| Memphis, TN | 10.2 mi | $1,147 | $-423 (-27%) |
| Collierville, TN | 10.4 mi | $1,470 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Olive Branch, MS | 10.5 mi | $1,430 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Southaven, MS | 15.1 mi | $1,425 | $-145 (-9%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 15.5 mi | $1,550 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 19.5 mi | $1,170 | $-400 (-25%) |
| Millington, TN | 20.9 mi | $1,120 | $-450 (-29%) |
| Oakland, TN | 22 mi | $1,330 | $-240 (-15%) |
| Hernando, MS | 24.9 mi | $1,130 | $-440 (-28%) |
| Covington, TN | 35 mi | $930 | $-640 (-41%) |
Studio rent in Germantown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Germantown?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Germantown, Tennessee is $1,570 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,533.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Germantown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Germantown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Germantown's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Germantown rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Germantown ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Germantown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cordova ($1,420), Bartlett ($1,475), Memphis ($1,147).