1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Ridge, TN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Ridge, Tennessee as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,668 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oak Ridge
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oak Ridge
Compare Oak Ridge's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeneville | $424 |
| 2 | Crossville | $488 |
| 3 | Morristown | $625 |
| 4 | Dyersburg | $740 |
| 5 | Martin | $760 |
| 6 | Cookeville | $790 |
| 7 | Manchester | $810 |
| 8 | Kingsport | $813 |
| 9 | Bristol | $820 |
| 10 | Tullahoma | $820 |
| 11 | Athens | $840 |
| 12 | Kingston | $940 |
| 13 | Jackson | $945 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $950 |
| 15 | Cleveland | $963 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Tennessee
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,100 |
| 2 | Arlington | $2,048 |
| 3 | Thompsons Station | $1,938 |
| 4 | Spring Hill | $1,890 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,890 |
| 6 | Farragut | $1,890 |
| 7 | Nashville | $1,785 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,759 |
| 9 | Germantown | $1,720 |
| 10 | Hendersonville | $1,710 |
| 11 | Lakeland | $1,690 |
| 12 | Ooltewah | $1,680 |
| 13 | Brentwood | $1,630 |
| 14 | Bartlett | $1,615 |
| 15 | Collierville | $1,600 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oak Ridge.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut, TN | 11.2 mi | $1,890 | +$740 (+64%) |
| Lenoir City, TN | 13.1 mi | $1,450 | +$300 (+26%) |
| Kingston, TN | 17.2 mi | $940 | $-210 (-18%) |
| Powell, TN | 17.9 mi | $1,130 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Knoxville, TN | 21.6 mi | $1,371 | +$221 (+19%) |
| Alcoa, TN | 24.2 mi | $1,230 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Maryville, TN | 27.5 mi | $1,207 | +$57 (+5%) |
| Corryton, TN | 34.6 mi | $1,250 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Seymour, TN | 39.2 mi | $1,110 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Athens, TN | 43.5 mi | $840 | $-310 (-27%) |
| Sevierville, TN | 50.5 mi | $1,026 | $-124 (-11%) |
| Crossville, TN | 50.9 mi | $488 | $-662 (-58%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oak Ridge — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Ridge?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is $1,150 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,668.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oak Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,000 ($3,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Ridge expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Ridge's 1-bedroom median of $1,150 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Ridge rank for 1-bedroom rent in Tennessee?
Among the 62 cities in Tennessee with 1-bedroom data, Oak Ridge ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oak Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kingston ($940), Powell ($1,130), Seymour ($1,110).