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ZIP 37130

Pop. 58,064·Rutherford County·87th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,563/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$402
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ZIP 37130 · $1,563
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,470/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
$18,756/yr
At $1,563/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyRutherford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37130 (Murfreesboro, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,064
Median income
$62,706
Median age
32.9
Renters
50.2%
Age distribution
20.3%
32.2%
24.3%
13%
Under 1820.3%
18–3432.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6410.3%
65+13%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
18.2%
White65.8%
Black18.2%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.5%
25.2%
39.6%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+39.6%
Housing tenure
49.8%
50.2%
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37130 in Murfreesboro, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,177 → $1,563
up 32.8%
Income
$54,443 → $62,706
up 15.2%
Population
59,046 → 58,064
down 1.7%
Renter share
55.5% → 50.2%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 39.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
31.5 → 32.9
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 37130 in Murfreesboro, TN stood at $1,177 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,563, reflecting a 32.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $54,443 to $62,706 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 59,046 residents to roughly 58,064. Renters now make up 50.2% of households, compared with 55.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.6% of adults here, versus 36.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 37130 in Murfreesboro, TN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37130 covers Murfreesboro, TN. The median rent here is $1,563/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,706/yr), ZIP 37130 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37130 (Murfreesboro, TN) is $1,563. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37130's median rent of $1,563/mo is $402 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37130 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37130 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #87 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,563/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37130?

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 $1,563/mo in ZIP 37130. The local median household income is $62,706/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37130?

Rent in ZIP 37130 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37130 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,563/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,706/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37130 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.2% of ZIP 37130 households are renters, while 49.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37130 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37130 compare to the rest of Murfreesboro?

ZIP 37130 is more affordable than Murfreesboro overall. At $1,563/mo, it's $124 below the Murfreesboro citywide median of $1,687/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,563/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 37130's median household income ($62,706/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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