Decatur County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 11,483.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$736/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,289/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $681 | $724 | +$43 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $736 | +$51 (+7.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,286 | +$32 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,289 | +$30 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,440
$2,453/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Cheatham County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Davidson County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $705/mo
Robertson County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Hawkins County
1 BR: $818/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.