Putnam County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 80,157.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$752/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$818/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,014/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,409/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,557/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $752 | $-25 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $810 | $818 | +$8 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,027 | $1,014 | $-13 (-1.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,403 | $1,409 | +$6 (+0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,615 | $1,557 | $-58 (-3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,720
$2,727/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,560
$3,380/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Pickett County
1 BR: $730/mo
Blount County
1 BR: $1,184/mo
Moore County
1 BR: $742/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $735/mo
Roane County
1 BR: $918/mo
Rhea County
1 BR: $705/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.