Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 19,860.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,177/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
+32% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,184/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
+23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,471/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,864/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
+22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,172/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
+24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,256 | $1,177 | $-79 (-6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,264 | $1,184 | $-80 (-6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,548 | $1,471 | $-77 (-5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,989 | $1,864 | $-125 (-6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,335 | $2,172 | $-163 (-7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,360
$3,947/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,840
$4,903/month gross
Other Counties in Tennessee
Hardin County
1 BR: $705/mo
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $710/mo
Tipton County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Bradley County
1 BR: $940/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $844/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.