Lauderdale County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 25,171.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$706/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$710/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,239/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,474/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $681 | $706 | +$25 (+3.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $710 | +$25 (+3.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,193 | $1,239 | +$46 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,474 | +$38 (+2.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,400
$2,367/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Sequatchie County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $844/mo
Dickson County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Trousdale County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Cheatham County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
McNairy County
1 BR: $742/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.