Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 44,377.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$711/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$716/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$939/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,126/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,243/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $711 | +$8 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 | $716 | +$8 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $929 | $939 | +$10 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,126 | +$7 (+0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,243 | +$11 (+0.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,640
$2,387/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,560
$3,130/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Clay County
1 BR: $705/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $844/mo
Roane County
1 BR: $918/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Lauderdale 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.