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ZIP 38133

Part of Bartlett, TN
Pop. 21,278·Shelby County·80th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$375
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ZIP 38133 · $1,590
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,590/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
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyShelby County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 38133 (Bartlett, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,278
Median income
$81,659
Median age
37.2
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
25.9%
21%
26.9%
13.1%
13.1%
Under 1825.9%
18–3421%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.1%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
51%
29.7%
13.9%
White51%
Black29.7%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian4.7%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
27.8%
29.2%
31.9%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 38133 in Bartlett, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,187 → $1,590
up 34.0%
Income
$71,364 → $81,659
up 14.4%
Population
21,702 → 21,278
down 2.0%
Renter share
28.5% → 32.1%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 31.9%
-1.8 pts
Median age
35.3 → 37.2
+1.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 38133 in Bartlett, TN paid around $1,187 a month. That figure now sits near $1,590, up 34.0% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $71,364 to $81,659 across the same window, up 14.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 38133 in Bartlett, TN losing about 424 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 28.5% to 32.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 38133 in Bartlett, TN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 38133 covers Bartlett, TN. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($81,659/yr), ZIP 38133 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 38133?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 38133 (Bartlett, TN) is $1,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 38133 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 38133's median rent of $1,590/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 38133 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 38133 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #80 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 38133?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 38133. The local median household income is $81,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 38133?

Rent in ZIP 38133 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 38133 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 38133 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($81,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 38133 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 38133 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 38133 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 38133 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 38133 compare to the rest of Bartlett?

ZIP 38133 is more affordable than Bartlett overall. At $1,590/mo, it's $348 below the Bartlett citywide median of $1,938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 38133 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 38133 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 38133's median household income ($81,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 38133 23%Benchmark 30%
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