Lewis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 12,637.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$844/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-12% 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
↑ 4.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,552/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $719 | $724 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $758 | $844 | +$86 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,286 | +$49 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,552 | +$42 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,760
$2,813/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
Tipton County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Coffee County
1 BR: $780/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $746/mo
Sevier County
1 BR: $973/mo
Pickett County
1 BR: $730/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.