Studio Apartment Rent in Murfreesboro, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Murfreesboro, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,687 and +17% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro
Compare Murfreesboro'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 (this page) | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Murfreesboro.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Murfreesboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, TN | 12.3 mi | $1,450 | $-55 (-4%) |
| La Vergne, TN | 16.7 mi | $1,820 | +$315 (+21%) |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 23.9 mi | $2,030 | +$525 (+35%) |
| Lebanon, TN | 24.9 mi | $1,385 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Brentwood, TN | 29 mi | $1,703 | +$198 (+13%) |
| Manchester, TN | 32 mi | $810 | $-695 (-46%) |
| Nashville, TN | 33.2 mi | $1,718 | +$213 (+14%) |
| Franklin, TN | 33.9 mi | $1,702 | +$197 (+13%) |
| Spring Hill, TN | 35.8 mi | $1,840 | +$335 (+22%) |
| Tullahoma, TN | 36.6 mi | $760 | $-745 (-50%) |
| Thompsons Station, TN | 36.6 mi | $1,823 | +$318 (+21%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 37.2 mi | $1,640 | +$135 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Murfreesboro — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Murfreesboro?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is $1,505 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,687.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Murfreesboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,200 ($5,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Murfreesboro expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Murfreesboro's studio median of $1,505 is +17% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Murfreesboro rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Murfreesboro ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Murfreesboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Smyrna ($1,450), Lebanon ($1,385), Manchester ($810).