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ZIP 37128

Pop. 79,268·Rutherford County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,734/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$231
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ZIP 37128 · $1,734
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,800/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,808/yr
At $1,734/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyRutherford County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37128 (Murfreesboro, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
79,268
Median income
$93,665
Median age
32.6
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
26.1%
27.7%
27.5%
Under 1826.1%
18–3427.7%
35–5427.5%
55–649.6%
65+9.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
12%
White68.2%
Black12%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian5.1%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
25.1%
31%
39.2%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37128 in Murfreesboro, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,348 → $1,734
up 28.6%
Income
$82,922 → $93,665
up 13.0%
Population
69,285 → 79,268
up 14.4%
Renter share
32.7% → 36.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.9% → 39.2%
-1.7 pts
Median age
32.1 → 32.6
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 37128 in Murfreesboro, TN paid around $1,348 a month. That figure now sits near $1,734, up 28.6% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37128 in Murfreesboro, TN now reports about $93,665, up from $82,922 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37128 in Murfreesboro, TN adding about 9,983 residents over the five-year window, up 14.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 32.7% to 36.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37128 in Murfreesboro, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37128 covers Murfreesboro, TN. The median rent here is $1,734/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($93,665/yr), ZIP 37128 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37128?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37128 (Murfreesboro, TN) is $1,734. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37128 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37128's median rent of $1,734/mo is $231 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37128 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37128 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #53 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,734/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,734/mo in ZIP 37128. The local median household income is $93,665/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37128?

Rent in ZIP 37128 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37128 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37128 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,734/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($93,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37128 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37128 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 37128 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37128 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37128 compare to the rest of Murfreesboro?

ZIP 37128 is pricier than Murfreesboro as a whole. At $1,734/mo, it's $47 above the Murfreesboro citywide median of $1,687/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37128 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37128 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,734/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 37128's median household income ($93,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37128 22%Benchmark 30%
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