Rent in Oak Ridge, TN
Across Oak Ridge's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,276 a month, with figures from $1,122–$1,475. The highest typical rent is in 37831 ($1,290) and the lowest in 37830 ($1,261). Owner-occupied homes in Anderson County pay about 0.54% 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 | $1,070 | $1,020–$1,171 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,004 | $835–$1,178 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,276 | $1,122–$1,475 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,577 | $1,316–$1,844 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,765 | $1,329–$2,122 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Oak Ridge ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Oak Ridge, TN?
- About $1,276 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,122–$1,475. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Oak Ridge, TN?
- About $1,004 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $835–$1,178. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Oak Ridge, TN?
- About $1,577 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,316–$1,844. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Oak Ridge, TN?
- About $1,070 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,020–$1,171. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Oak Ridge, TN?
- About $1,765 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,329–$2,122. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Oak Ridge ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 37831 has the highest typical rent at $1,290 a month, and 37830 the lowest at $1,261.
- What is the property tax rate in Oak Ridge, TN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Anderson County pay a typical 0.54% 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 Oak Ridge rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).