Rent in Baxter, TN
A 2-bedroom in Baxter, TN (ZIP 38544) typically rents for about $1,102 a month, with a range of $1,102. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Putnam County. Owner-occupied homes in Putnam County pay about 0.48% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $799 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $554 | $554–$887 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,102 | $1,102 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $999 | $999–$1,502 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,564 | $1,564 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Baxter ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Baxter, TN?
- About $1,102 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,102. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Baxter, TN?
- About $554 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $554–$887. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Baxter, TN?
- About $999 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $999–$1,502. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Baxter, TN?
- About $799 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $799. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Baxter, TN?
- About $1,564 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,564. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Baxter, TN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Putnam County pay a typical 0.48% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Baxter rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).