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Goodlettsville

Pop. 17,597·27th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Goodlettsville, TN
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$289
Rising (Monthly)
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Goodlettsville · $1,673
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,673/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$70,758/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Goodlettsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,720
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,750/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,673 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/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 (-3.2% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Goodlettsville, TN is majority owner-occupied, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,597
Median income
$70,758
Median age
38.5
Renters
39.5%
Age distribution
20.4%
22.9%
25.5%
13.4%
17.8%
Under 1820.4%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.4%
65+17.8%
Gender
43.2%
56.8%
Male43.2%
Female56.8%
Race & ethnicity
58.6%
25.5%
White58.6%
Black25.5%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.4%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
30.5%
28.3%
33.1%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
60.5%
39.5%
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Goodlettsville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,245 → $70,758
up 11.9%
Population
17,522 → 17,597
up 0.4%
Renter share
37.3% → 39.5%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 33.1%
-0.8 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38.5
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,758 today, compared with $63,245 five years earlier. About 39.5% of households rent today, against 37.3% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,673/mo, how Goodlettsville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Goodlettsville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Goodlettsville, TN

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Goodlettsville is $1,673/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,580/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,210/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,758/yr), Goodlettsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodlettsville an affordable city for renters?

Goodlettsville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Goodlettsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Goodlettsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in Goodlettsville. The local median household income is $70,758/yr, meaning the typical Goodlettsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Goodlettsville?

Rent in Goodlettsville has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Goodlettsville rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Goodlettsville is middle-of-the-pack for Tennessee for rent, ranking #27 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,673/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Goodlettsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Goodlettsville ($1,673/mo): Springfield ($1,630/mo), Gallatin ($1,635/mo).

What percentage of Goodlettsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.5% of Goodlettsville households are renters, while 60.5% are owner-occupied. Goodlettsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Goodlettsville rent compare to the national average?

Goodlettsville's median rent of $1,673/mo is $289 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #27 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~28% of Goodlettsville's median household income ($70,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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