DeKalb County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 20,209.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$722/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$726/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$953/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,143/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,532/mo
↓ 2.6% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $722 | +$12 (+1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $714 | $726 | +$12 (+1.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $937 | $953 | +$16 (+1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,143 | +$14 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,573 | $1,532 | $-41 (-2.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,040
$2,420/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Madison County
1 BR: $960/mo
Hamblen County
1 BR: $887/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $887/mo
Maury County
1 BR: $1,138/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $753/mo
Grainger County
1 BR: $717/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.