Rent by ZIP · Putnam County
Rent in Cookeville, TN 38501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $883 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $770 | +5.2% | $729–891 | $619 ±$102 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $840 | +7.1% | $810–990 | $720 ±$18 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $919 ±$45 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,440 | +6.3% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,112 ±$64 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,590 | 0% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,067 ±$311 |
Small Area FMRs for the Putnam County, TN. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Putnam County, TN, 2 bedrooms: $1,102.
What renters pay in 38501
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38506 | Cookeville | $1,250 | $986 |
| 38541 | Allons | $1,260 | $765 |
| 38543 | Alpine | $1,000 | – |
| 38544 | Baxter | $1,100 | $870 |
| 38545 | Bloomington Springs | $1,030 | – |
| 38547 | Brush Creek | $1,060 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Putnam County, TN · All TN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.