What is the average apartment size in Cookeville?

The average size for a Cookeville, TN apartment is 932 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?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Cookeville is $1,291 per month, a 0.54% increase from last years average of $1,284.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Cookeville?

In Cookeville, studios rent for $883 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,035 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,295 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,513 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cookeville?

The typical apartment in Cookeville offers about 932 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Cookeville?

Studio apartments in Cookeville average 324 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 635 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,014 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,309 sq. ft.

Cookeville, TN Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Cookeville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cookeville?

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

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cookeville is $1,291, a 0.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,284.

Studio Apartments at $883 offer the most budget-friendly option with 324 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $1,035, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,295 offer 1,014 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,309 sq ft) for $1,513, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cookeville, TN

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,291	932 sq. ft.
Studio	$883	324 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,035	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,295	1,014 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,513	1,309 sq. ft.

Cookeville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Cookeville, TN have increased by 0.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,284 to $1,291.

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

The largest share of rentals in Cookeville, TN (54%) 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, TN?

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

How Cookeville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cookeville	$1,291
Nashville	$1,864
Memphis	$1,141
Knoxville	$1,755
Clarksville	$1,252
Chattanooga	$1,480
Lebanon	$1,618
Murfreesboro	$1,596
Antioch	$1,501
Johnson City	$1,442
Franklin	$2,135

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 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.