Rhea County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 33,031.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$700/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,220/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,225/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $681 | $700 | +$19 (+2.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $705 | +$20 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $925 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,187 | $1,220 | +$33 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,225 | +$33 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Jackson County
1 BR: $705/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $705/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $705/mo
Hawkins County
1 BR: $818/mo
McMinn County
1 BR: $845/mo
Wilson 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.