RentDataNowRentDataNow
City Report · TN

Tullahoma

Pop. 21,103·41st most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for Tullahoma, TN
Median rent (all units)
$1,573/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$392
Falling (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss Tullahoma rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
Tullahoma · $1,573
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,573/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$60,979/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tullahoma's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,876/yr
At $1,573/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

Tullahoma, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,103
Median income
$60,979
Median age
38.3
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
23.6%
22.1%
23.2%
19.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6411.9%
65+19.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
White85.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
34.7%
29.2%
26.7%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tullahoma, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,411 → $60,979
up 16.3%
Population
20,599 → 21,103
up 2.4%
Renter share
36.8% → 35.6%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 26.7%
+0.2 pts
Median age
40.1 → 38.3
-1.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $52,411 to $60,979 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,599 to 21,103 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change.

Community

Discussions about Tullahoma

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View Tullahoma rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Tullahoma on your salary?

At $1,573/mo, how Tullahoma rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Tullahoma rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Tullahoma

About renting in Tullahoma, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tullahoma is $1,573/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($60,979/yr), Tullahoma ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tullahoma an affordable city for renters?

Tullahoma is considered moderate for renters. At $1,573/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($60,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tullahoma slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tullahoma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,573/mo in Tullahoma. The local median household income is $60,979/yr, meaning the typical Tullahoma household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tullahoma?

Rent in Tullahoma has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Tullahoma rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Tullahoma is middle-of-the-pack for Tennessee for rent, ranking #41 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,573/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tullahoma?

Manchester is nearby and more affordable at $1,493/mo, which is $80 less than Tullahoma.

What percentage of Tullahoma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Tullahoma households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Tullahoma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tullahoma rent compare to the national average?

Tullahoma's median rent of $1,573/mo is $392 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #41 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,573/mo, rent takes ~31% of Tullahoma's median household income ($60,979/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tullahoma 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
Run the Tullahoma affordability calculator →
Lowest-rent ZIP codes in Tullahoma
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near Tullahoma, TN

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for Tullahoma.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.