What is the average apartment size in Cookeville City?

The average size for a Cookeville City, TN apartment is 917 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cookeville City?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Cookeville City is $1,297 per month, a 5.14% increase from last years average of $1,234.

What is the average apartment size in Cookeville City?

The typical apartment in Cookeville City offers about 917 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cookeville City, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cookeville City?

The typical rent budget in Cookeville City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cookeville City?

In Cookeville City, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cookeville City is $1,297, a 5.14% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,234.

One-bedroom apartments provide 507 square feet for $924, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,266 offer 962 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,295 sq ft) for $1,526, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cookeville City, TN

Last updated: April 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,297	917 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$924	507 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,266	962 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,526	1,295 sq. ft.

Cookeville City, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Cookeville City, TN have increased by 5.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,234 to $1,297.

What's the typical rent budget in Cookeville City, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Cookeville City, TN (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cookeville City, TN?

8,720 or 59% of the households in Cookeville City, TN are renter-occupied while 6,094 or 41% are owner-occupied.

How Cookeville City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Memphis	$1,135
Nashville	$1,803
Knoxville	$1,745
Clarksville	$1,268
Murfreesboro	$1,568
Chattanooga	$1,450
Antioch	$1,474
Gallatin	$1,573
La Vergne	$1,755
Madison	$1,400
Lebanon	$1,570
Cookeville, TN	$1,298
McMinnville, TN	$871
Cookeville City	$1,297

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cookeville City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.