Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 16,325.
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
$1,109/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,289/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-27% 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 | $1,083 | $1,109 | +$26 (+2.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,289 | +$97 (+8.1%) |
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
Tipton County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Claiborne County
1 BR: $844/mo
Cheatham County
1 BR: $1,578/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $1,154/mo
Lauderdale County
1 BR: $710/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $887/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.