> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Murfreesboro, TN: What the Latest Data Shows - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-murfreesboro-tn/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:50:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T05:50:00.000Z - Description: Average rent in Murfreesboro, TN depends on which data provider you use and what it counts. This guide compares the figures and shows how to budget with them. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: rent, Murfreesboro, Tennessee rentals, rental market, #gce-9fa6976d The average rent in Murfreesboro, TN runs from $1,341 to $2,005 a month, depending on the source you use. Apartments.com reports $1,341 a month [\[1\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com), while Zillow's $2,005 is the average for all bedrooms and all property types [\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com). Both can be accurate because they measure different things. For the next step, see [Average Rent in Memphis, TN: What the Latest Listings Show](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-memphis-tn/). The gap comes from differences in property type, unit size and the date each figure reflects. A provider that mixes studios, houses and large units will report a different average than one that covers only apartments. This article covers typical rent by unit size, how to read each provider's figure, and what deposits and utilities add to your monthly cost. Start by matching the figure to the unit you plan to rent, not the lowest number you find. ## How do the rent figures from different sites compare? Each site reports a different Murfreesboro rent figure because each one measures something different. The table shows what each number covers, so you can match it to the unit you plan to rent. The gap between these figures comes mostly from scope, not error. Here is how that plays out for you. Suppose you plan to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Zumper's $1,825 covers apartments only, so a house rental falls outside it, and Zillow's $2,005 mixes every unit type. Your best reference is a two-bedroom listing pulled from the same period, not any single average. Put side by side, the figures show what each site counts. Broad averages and narrow ones measure different things, so neither replaces the other. ![A person's hands typing on a laptop beside a notepad with handwritten figures, showing rental listing pages on the screen.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=hands%20typing%20on%20laptop%20showing%20rental%20listings&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## What does rent look like for different unit sizes and budgets? The number that matters most is your bedroom count, because a one-bedroom and a larger unit are priced very differently. For a one-bedroom, Rent.com reports an average of $1,075 a month [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/tennessee/murfreesboro-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com). If you are comparing one-bedroom homes, that is the figure to measure against. ### Lower budgets Rent.com's apartment range for 2026 runs from $1,014 to $1,314 a month [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/tennessee/murfreesboro-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com). For a budget at the low end, this band shows what a modest apartment costs, so it works as a starting point. ### Mid-range budgets A budget of $1,596 to $2,005 a month falls within the all-property averages from RentCafe and Zillow [\[4\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/cost-of-living-calculator/us/tn/murfreesboro/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com). RentCafe puts the average monthly rent at $1,596 [\[4\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/cost-of-living-calculator/us/tn/murfreesboro/?ref=josetijam.com). Zillow puts the average for all bedrooms and all property types at $2,005 [\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com). Those averages mix small units with larger homes, so a figure in this band can hide large differences between floor plans. Use it to judge whether a budget is realistic for the city, not to price a specific unit. ### Compare like with like Suppose you need two bedrooms. Compare two-bedroom listings with each other, and do not measure them against a one-bedroom figure. Put each listing next to a number that reports the same unit size, and the comparison will tell you more than any citywide average. ![A bright one-bedroom apartment living room with a sofa, kitchen counter and a window overlooking trees.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=one-bedroom%20apartment%20living%20room%20with%20kitchen%20counter&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Why do the average rent numbers disagree so much? The numbers disagree mostly because each provider measures something different. Before you compare two figures, find out which homes each one counts and how it is calculated. ### Zillow averages every unit type together Zillow's figure is an average for all bedroom counts and all property types in Murfreesboro. [\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com) That means studios, three-bedroom apartments and single-family houses are blended into one number. A few large houses can pull the average up, while a run of small units can pull it down. ### Zumper covers apartments only Zumper's figure is limited to apartments. [\[5\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/murfreesboro-tn?ref=josetijam.com) If you are looking at a townhome or a single-family house, this number does not describe the rent you would pay, even if the two figures look close. ### ApartmentList reports a median ApartmentList reports a **median**, which is the middle value when all rents are lined up from lowest to highest. [\[6\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/tn/murfreesboro?ref=josetijam.com) A median is less affected by a few very expensive or very cheap units than an average is. So a median and an average can differ even when they describe the same homes. ### How to compare fairly Compare two figures only when they use the same definition and the same date. Comparing Zillow's all-property average with Zumper's apartment-only figure compares two different groups of homes. Look for a figure that matches the bedroom count and property type you want. For example, if you want a two-bedroom apartment, a blended all-property average tells you less than an apartment figure for your bedroom count would. Check the date on each page before you line the numbers up, because rents move from month to month. ## Is rent in Murfreesboro going up or down? Murfreesboro rent is not moving in one direction. The two providers measure different things and show different trends, so the answer depends on which figure you read. Zumper reports that the average rent for an apartment in Murfreesboro is down 2% from the previous year. [\[5\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/murfreesboro-tn?ref=josetijam.com) If you are renting an apartment, that suggests the typical asking rent has eased slightly over the past twelve months. ApartmentList tells a different story. Its median rent for the city is up 3.8% year over year, and it rose 0.7% in the most recent month. [\[6\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/tn/murfreesboro?ref=josetijam.com) A median is the middle value of rents, not an average, so this measure reflects the middle of the market rather than the mix of every unit type. The two trends point in opposite directions, which is why one reading alone can mislead you. Treat each trend as a snapshot. A single year of change can reflect the timing of listings, the mix of properties counted, and the month the data was collected. Look at the date on each figure and whether it covers apartments only or all property types before you compare them. Here is a practical way to use this. Suppose you are deciding whether to sign a lease now or wait. A falling average may give you some room to negotiate, while a rising median suggests landlords may hold firm on asking prices. Neither trend tells you what the next listing you see will cost, so compare the actual units you can rent. Past movement does not guarantee where rent will go next. A year of decline can be followed by increases, and a year of gains can stall. Use the trend to understand the recent direction of the market, then plan your budget around the rent you would actually pay, with some room for a higher figure. ## Which rent number should you budget with? Pick the figure that matches the home you plan to rent, then budget near the top of its range, not the lowest average. A low average can leave you short once you start comparing listings. Start with bedroom count and property type. Rent.com puts the average one-bedroom rent at $1,075 a month [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/tennessee/murfreesboro-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com). Zillow's $2,005 figure covers all bedrooms and all property types [\[2\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com). Neither one works as a budget for a different unit size. Remember that every figure is an estimate. Real listings can come in above or below any average, so use the average to set your range, then decide on the listings you actually see. ## Sources 1. [Average Rent in Murfreesboro, TN](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Average Rental Price in Murfreesboro, TN](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/murfreesboro-tn/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Rental market trends in Murfreesboro, TN](https://www.rent.com/tennessee/murfreesboro-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com) 4. [Cost of Living in Murfreesboro, TN 2026](https://www.rentcafe.com/cost-of-living-calculator/us/tn/murfreesboro/?ref=josetijam.com) 5. [Average Rent in Murfreesboro, TN and Rent Price Trends](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/murfreesboro-tn?ref=josetijam.com) 6. [Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN](https://www.apartmentlist.com/tn/murfreesboro?ref=josetijam.com)