City Report · TN

La Vergne

Pop. 40,243·12th most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for La Vergne, TN
Median rent (all units)
$2,067/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
+$105
Falling (Monthly)
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La Vergne · $2,067
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what La Vergne's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,067/mo
Expected by trend
$2,321/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$3,250
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,067 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
$24,804/yr
At $2,067/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Vergne, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,243
Median income
$81,313
Median age
33.6
Renters
26%
Age distribution
28.6%
23.4%
29.1%
Under 1828.6%
18–3423.4%
35–5429.1%
55–6411%
65+7.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
45.6%
24.1%
25.2%
White45.6%
Black24.1%
Hispanic25.2%
Asian4.5%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
34.4%
30.1%
23.7%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Vergne, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,570 → $2,067
up 31.7%
Income
$67,102 → $81,313
up 21.2%
Population
38,127 → 40,243
up 5.5%
Renter share
26.7% → 26%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23% → 23.7%
+0.7 pts
Median age
33.1 → 33.6
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in La Vergne, TN paid around $1,570 a month. That figure now sits near $2,067, up 31.7% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $67,102 to $81,313 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.2% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show La Vergne, TN adding about 2,116 residents over the five-year window, up 5.5% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in La Vergne, TN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Vergne is $2,067/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,640/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($81,313/yr), La Vergne ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vergne an affordable city for renters?

La Vergne is considered moderate for renters. At $2,067/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($81,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Vergne slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in La Vergne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,067/mo in La Vergne. The local median household income is $81,313/yr, meaning the typical La Vergne household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Vergne?

Rent in La Vergne has increased 4.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does La Vergne rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

La Vergne is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #12 out of 62 tracked cities at $2,067/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Vergne?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Vergne ($2,067/mo): Murfreesboro ($1,671/mo), Smyrna ($1,705/mo), Nashville ($1,834/mo).

What percentage of La Vergne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of La Vergne households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. La Vergne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Vergne rent compare to the national average?

La Vergne's median rent of $2,067/mo is $105 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #12 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,067/mo, rent takes ~31% of La Vergne's median household income ($81,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

La Vergne 31%Benchmark 30%
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