Studio Apartment Rent in Oak Ridge, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oak Ridge, Tennessee as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,673 and +11% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 Oak Ridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oak Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut, TN | 11.2 mi | $1,880 | +$730 (+63%) |
| Clinton, TN | 12 mi | $1,060 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Lenoir City, TN | 13.1 mi | $1,440 | +$290 (+25%) |
| Kingston, TN | 17.2 mi | $940 | $-210 (-18%) |
| Powell, TN | 17.9 mi | $1,130 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Louisville, TN | 18.9 mi | $970 | $-180 (-16%) |
| Knoxville, TN | 21.6 mi | $1,363 | +$213 (+19%) |
| Alcoa, TN | 24.2 mi | $1,230 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Maryville, TN | 27.5 mi | $1,197 | +$47 (+4%) |
| Seymour, TN | 39.2 mi | $1,020 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Athens, TN | 43.5 mi | $680 | $-470 (-41%) |
| Sevierville, TN | 50.5 mi | $545 | $-605 (-53%) |
Studio rent in Oak Ridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oak Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is $1,150 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,673.
What income do you need to afford a studio 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 studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Ridge's studio median of $1,150 is +11% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Ridge rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Oak Ridge ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oak Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clinton ($1,060), Kingston ($940), Powell ($1,130).