Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Louisville, TN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.5% of gross income.
Louisville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Tennessee cities have lower median rent than Louisville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Louisville
View full rent data for Louisville, TN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Louisville, TN?
Median rent in Louisville is $1,800 a month. A typical physical therapist in Tennessee earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 23.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Louisville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Tennessee (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Louisville's current median rent is $1,800/mo, which leaves a $493/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Louisville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Tennessee works roughly 40.8 hours a month to cover Louisville's median rent of $1,800.
Where is rent cheaper than Louisville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Tennessee cities with lower median rent include Maryville ($1,798/mo), Maryville ($1,798/mo), Cordova ($1,798/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.