Studio Apartment Rent in Smyrna, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Smyrna, Tennessee as of October 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,712 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Smyrna
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 Smyrna
Compare Smyrna'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 | Dayton | $680 |
| 8 | Lawrenceburg | $710 |
| 9 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 10 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 11 | Bristol | $740 |
| 12 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 13 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 14 | Elizabethton | $800 |
| 15 | Jefferson City | $810 |
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 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 5 | Thompsons Station | $1,769 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,627 |
| 9 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 10 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 11 | Brentwood | $1,568 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Smyrna.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Smyrna |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vergne, TN | 4.7 mi | $1,820 | +$370 (+26%) |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 12.3 mi | $1,505 | +$55 (+4%) |
| Mount Juliet, TN | 15.6 mi | $2,030 | +$580 (+40%) |
| Brentwood, TN | 17.7 mi | $1,568 | +$118 (+8%) |
| Nashville, TN | 20.9 mi | $1,718 | +$268 (+18%) |
| Lebanon, TN | 23.2 mi | $1,385 | $-65 (-4%) |
| Franklin, TN | 24.1 mi | $1,627 | +$177 (+12%) |
| Hendersonville, TN | 26.8 mi | $1,640 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Thompsons Station, TN | 29 mi | $1,769 | +$319 (+22%) |
| Spring Hill, TN | 30.2 mi | $1,840 | +$390 (+27%) |
| Gallatin, TN | 30.8 mi | $1,340 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 30.9 mi | $1,520 | +$70 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Smyrna — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Smyrna?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Smyrna, Tennessee is $1,450 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,712.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Smyrna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Smyrna expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Smyrna's studio median of $1,450 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Smyrna rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Smyrna ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Smyrna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lebanon ($1,385), Gallatin ($1,340).