Cocke County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 36,186.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,209/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,225/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714 | $643 | $-71 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $719 | $742 | +$23 (+3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,148 | $1,209 | +$61 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,225 | +$33 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Houston County
1 BR: $726/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $844/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $723/mo
Meigs County
1 BR: $705/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $735/mo
Weakley County
1 BR: $710/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.