Rent by ZIP · Putnam County
Rent in Cookeville, TN 38506
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,250 (+8.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,007 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $860 | +5.8% | $819–1,001 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $920 | +8.7% | $900–1,100 | $652 ±$289 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,150 | +8.7% | $1,125–1,375 | $986 ±$97 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,570 | +7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,120 ±$170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,730 | +2.9% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,871 ±$420 |
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 38506
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38501 | Cookeville | $1,120 | $919 |
| 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.