Grainger County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 23,648.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$712/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$717/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$941/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,241/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,246/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $681 | $712 | +$31 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $717 | +$32 (+4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $941 | +$42 (+4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,187 | $1,241 | +$54 (+4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,246 | +$54 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,680
$2,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,640
$3,137/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Roane County
1 BR: $918/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $705/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $762/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $705/mo
Bedford County
1 BR: $928/mo
Cheatham County
1 BR: $1,578/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.