Studio Apartment Rent in Hixson, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hixson, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,577 and +5% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Hixson
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 Hixson
Compare Hixson'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 | $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 Hixson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hixson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | 9.2 mi | $1,120 | $-240 (-18%) |
| Red Bank, TN | 9.6 mi | $1,110 | $-250 (-18%) |
| Chattanooga, TN | 9.8 mi | $1,249 | $-111 (-8%) |
| Ooltewah, TN | 10.8 mi | $1,610 | +$250 (+18%) |
| East Ridge, TN | 11.7 mi | $1,230 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 15.1 mi | $1,090 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Rossville, GA | 15.5 mi | $1,160 | $-200 (-15%) |
| Ringgold, GA | 19 mi | $1,130 | $-230 (-17%) |
| Dalton, GA | 33 mi | $760 | $-600 (-44%) |
| Athens, TN | 43.8 mi | $680 | $-680 (-50%) |
| Calhoun, GA | 49.7 mi | $760 | $-600 (-44%) |
| Ellijay, GA | 55.2 mi | $620 | $-740 (-54%) |
Studio rent in Hixson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hixson?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hixson, Tennessee is $1,360 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,577.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hixson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,400 ($4,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hixson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hixson's studio median of $1,360 is +5% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hixson rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Hixson ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hixson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Soddy-Daisy ($1,120), Red Bank ($1,110), Chattanooga ($1,249).