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Seymour

Pop. 16,216·32nd most expensive in Tennessee·Seymour rents are up 15.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,643/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$319
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Seymour · $1,643
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,643/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$82,855/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Seymour's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,840
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,340/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,643 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,716/yr
At $1,643/mo median
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Rents are up 15.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.4% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Seymour, TN is majority owner-occupied, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,216
Median income
$82,855
Median age
42.2
Renters
22.5%
Age distribution
23.6%
17.8%
26.7%
13.8%
18.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3417.8%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.8%
65+18.1%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
95.9%
White95.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
38%
32.5%
23.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma38%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
77.5%
22.5%
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Seymour, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,927 → $82,855
up 18.5%
Population
15,633 → 16,216
up 3.7%
Renter share
22.4% → 22.5%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 23.9%
+2.9 pts
Median age
40.7 → 42.2
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Seymour, TN now reports about $82,855, up from $69,927 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 15,633 residents to roughly 16,216. College-educated residents now make up 23.9% of adults here, versus 21% in 2021.

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At $1,643/mo, how Seymour rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Seymour rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Seymour. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Seymour is $1,643/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,750/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,855/yr), Seymour ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seymour an affordable city for renters?

Seymour is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,643/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($82,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seymour falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Seymour?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,643/mo in Seymour. The local median household income is $82,855/yr, meaning the typical Seymour household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Seymour?

Rent in Seymour has increased 15.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Seymour rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Seymour is middle-of-the-pack for Tennessee for rent, ranking #32 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,643/mo.

What percentage of Seymour residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.5% of Seymour households are renters, while 77.5% are owner-occupied. Seymour leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Seymour rent compare to the national average?

Seymour's median rent of $1,643/mo is $319 (16%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #32 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,643/mo, rent takes ~24% of Seymour's median household income ($82,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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