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Harrison

Pop. 8,011·4th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Harrison, TN
Median rent (all units)
$2,145/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$180
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Harrison · $2,145
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,145/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$89,395/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Harrison's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,600/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$25,740/yr
At $2,145/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Harrison, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,011
Median income
$89,395
Median age
44.6
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
19.2%
16.9%
28.6%
15.9%
19.5%
Under 1819.2%
18–3416.9%
35–5428.6%
55–6415.9%
65+19.5%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
19%
White73.3%
Black19%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian2.3%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
20.2%
38.4%
38.4%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Harrison, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,198 → $89,395
up 17.3%
Population
8,383 → 8,011
down 4.4%
Renter share
28.2% → 30.3%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 38.4%
+4.6 pts
Median age
42.7 → 44.6
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $76,198 to $89,395 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 8,383 residents to roughly 8,011. Renters now make up 30.3% of households, compared with 28.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.4% of adults here, versus 33.8% in 2021.

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About renting in Harrison, TN

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Harrison is $2,145/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,380/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,020/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($89,395/yr), Harrison ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Harrison an affordable city for renters?

Harrison is considered affordable for renters. At $2,145/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($89,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harrison falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Harrison?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,145/mo in Harrison. The local median household income is $89,395/yr, meaning the typical Harrison household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Harrison?

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

How does Harrison rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Harrison is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #4 out of 72 tracked cities at $2,145/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Harrison?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Harrison ($2,145/mo): Cleveland ($1,439/mo), Soddy-Daisy ($1,444/mo), Hixson ($1,577/mo).

What percentage of Harrison residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of Harrison households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. Harrison leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Harrison rent compare to the national average?

Harrison's median rent of $2,145/mo is $180 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #4 out of 72 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,145/mo, rent takes ~29% of Harrison's median household income ($89,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harrison 29%Benchmark 30%
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