Average Rent in Haywood County, TN↑ Rents rising 4.4% YoY🔻 5th cheapest in TN
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 17,672
Market Overview
Haywood County, TN has rental prices ranging from $681/month to $1,429/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $685/month — 51% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $43,513/year, spending $685/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Haywood County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $899/month, Haywood County ranks #69 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — more affordable than 77% of all US cities in our data.
The Haywood County Rental Market
The Haywood County, TN area has a population of about 17,672 and 43% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Haywood County, TN have risen by $38/month (4.4%) over the past year, from $861 to $899. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Haywood County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $27,400. The local median household income of $43,513 exceeds that threshold by $16,113, making Haywood County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Haywood County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Haywood County, TN Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TNlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $1,589 | $1,650 | $1,827 | $2,308 | — |
| Grainger County | $481 | $575 | $689 | $924 | — |
| Knoxville | $1,256 | $1,264 | $1,548 | $1,989 | — |
| Stewart County | $625 | $735 | $911 | $1,277 | — |
| Kingsport | $738 | $824 | $1,043 | $1,343 | — |
| Johnson City | $890 | $895 | $1,119 | $1,389 | — |
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