How much does it cost to rent in Hixson, TN?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Hixson, TN is $1,577. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Hixson cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

Hixson falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #40 out of 65 cities at $1,577/mo.

When was Hixson rent data last updated?

Hixson rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Hixson a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Hixson is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Hixson

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·40th most expensive in Tennessee·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate

Median rent (all units)

$1,577/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

-4.3%

vs US Median

-$388

Falling (Monthly)

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Hixson · $1,577

More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,577/mo, rent takes about 26% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$63,000/yr

US median income

$72,000/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hixson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,360

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR+

$2,140

Research median

$1,570/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$18,924/yr

At $1,577/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.

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2022 vs 2026

How Hixson, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,530 → $1,577

up 3.1%

Rent in Hixson, TN has climbed 3.1% since 2022, going from about $1,530 per month to roughly $1,577 today. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Hixson, TN market of 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Hixson on your salary?

At $1,577/mo, how Hixson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 30.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 26.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 32.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 29.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Hixson rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Hixson

About renting in Hixson, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hixson is $1,577/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,980/mo.

At 26% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Hixson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hixson an affordable city for renters?

Hixson is considered affordable for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hixson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hixson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,577/mo in Hixson.

Is rent going up or down in Hixson?

Rent in Hixson has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hixson rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Hixson is middle-of-the-pack for Tennessee for rent, ranking #40 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,577/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hixson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hixson ($1,577/mo): Red Bank ($1,374/mo), Soddy-Daisy ($1,444/mo), Chattanooga ($1,505/mo).

How does Hixson rent compare to the national average?

Hixson's median rent of $1,577/mo is $388 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #40 out of 65 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~26% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hixson 26%Benchmark 30%

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