Rent by ZIP · Putnam County
Rent in Baxter, TN 38544
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,100 (+14.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $955 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $710 | +12.7% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $770 | +14.3% | $792–968 | $554 ±$195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $960 | +14.6% | $990–1,210 | $870 ±$499 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,330 | +12% | $1,341–1,639 | $999 ±$124 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,470 | +6.8% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
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 38544
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38543 | Alpine | $1,000 | – |
| 38545 | Bloomington Springs | $1,030 | – |
| 38541 | Allons | $1,260 | $765 |
| 38547 | Brush Creek | $1,060 | – |
| 38548 | Buffalo Valley | $1,030 | – |
| 38549 | Byrdstown | $1,000 | $559 |
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.