What is the average apartment size in Dickson?

The average size for a Dickson, TN apartment is 905 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 Dickson?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dickson is $1,363 per month, a 5.49% increase from last year’s average of $1,292.

What is the average apartment size in Dickson?

The typical apartment in Dickson offers about 905 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dickson, TN Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Dickson ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dickson?

In Dickson, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dickson is $1,363, a 5.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,292.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $1,265, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,335 offer 925 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,231 sq ft) for $1,718, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dickson, TN

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,363	905 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,265	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,335	925 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,718	1,231 sq. ft.

Dickson, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Dickson, TN have increased by 5.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,292 to $1,363.

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

The largest share of rentals in Dickson, TN (62%) 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 Dickson, TN?

2,216 or 35% of the households in Dickson, TN are renter-occupied while 4,100 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Dickson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dickson	$1,363
Nashville	$1,830
Memphis	$1,135
Knoxville	$1,737
Chattanooga	$1,469
Clarksville	$1,260
Murfreesboro	$1,579
Madison	$1,432
Antioch	$1,480
Franklin	$2,045
Johnson City	$1,392
Columbia	$1,461
Spring Hill	$1,585
Brentwood, TN	$1,761
Goodlettsville, TN	$1,506
Oak Grove, KY	$937
Berry Hill, TN	$1,946

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 Dickson 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.