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ZIP 37127

Pop. 21,499·Rutherford County·41st most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,831/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$134
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ZIP 37127 · $1,831
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,560/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,972/yr
At $1,831/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyRutherford County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37127 (Murfreesboro, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,499
Median income
$91,401
Median age
34.1
Renters
23.4%
Age distribution
28.7%
22.8%
26.3%
12.1%
Under 1828.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5426.3%
55–6410.1%
65+12.1%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
63.4%
16.8%
13.3%
White63.4%
Black16.8%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian2.9%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
28.8%
26.9%
40.3%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
76.6%
23.4%
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37127 in Murfreesboro, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,881 → $91,401
up 17.4%
Population
20,242 → 21,499
up 6.2%
Renter share
20.9% → 23.4%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.6% → 40.3%
+2.7 pts
Median age
35 → 34.1
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $91,401 today, compared with $77,881 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 20,242 to 21,499 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 23.4% of households rent today, against 20.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.6% to 40.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37127 covers Murfreesboro, TN. The median rent here is $1,831/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($91,401/yr), ZIP 37127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37127 (Murfreesboro, TN) is $1,831. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37127's median rent of $1,831/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37127 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #41 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $1,831/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in ZIP 37127. The local median household income is $91,401/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37127?

Rent in ZIP 37127 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($91,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.4% of ZIP 37127 households are renters, while 76.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37127 compare to the rest of Murfreesboro?

ZIP 37127 is pricier than Murfreesboro as a whole. At $1,831/mo, it's $144 above the Murfreesboro citywide median of $1,687/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 37127's median household income ($91,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37127 24%Benchmark 30%
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