Most Affordable Cities in Tennessee (2026)

Most affordable cities in Tennessee by rent-to-income ratio.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	FranklinTN	83,630	67	$106,592
🥈	ClarksvilleTN	167,882	64	$62,688
🥉	MurfreesboroTN	153,487	64	$70,451
4	ChattanoogaTN	181,288	63	$57,703
5	Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)TN	684,103	61	$71,328
6	KnoxvilleTN	191,857	57	$48,309
7	MemphisTN	630,027	56	$48,090

About This Ranking

Most affordable cities in Tennessee by rent-to-income ratio.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.