Cheap Homes for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN from $1,000 (41 Rentals)

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property at 1676 Ragland Ln
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1676 Ragland Ln, Unit 1678

1676 Ragland Ln
MurfreesboroTN37128
property at 802 E Main St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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802 E Main St, Unit 20

802 E Main St
MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 1319 Searcy St
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1319 Searcy St

MurfreesboroTN37129
property at 908 Smith St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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908 Smith St

MurfreesboroTN37129

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property at 305 4th Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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305 4th Ave, Unit A

305 4th Ave
MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 705 Crestland Ave
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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705 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 705 Crestland Ave
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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705 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 705 Crestland Ave
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
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705 Crestland Ave, Unit B5

705 Crestland Ave
MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 1312 Rutherford St
$1,429

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Base Rent$1,429

Total Monthly Price$1,429
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1312 Rutherford St

MurfreesboroTN37130

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 616 Carver Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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616 Carver Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 3826 Chippewa Pl
$1,549

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Base Rent$1,549

Total Monthly Price$1,549
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3826 Chippewa Pl

MurfreesboroTN37128
property at 2015 Bradyville Pike
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2015 Bradyville Pike

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 1935 Warmingfield Dr
$1,575

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Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1935 Warmingfield Dr

MurfreesboroTN37127
property at 923 Hillcrest Dr
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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923 Hillcrest Dr

MurfreesboroTN37129

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Murfreesboro, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Murfreesboro, TN

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current rental homes in the Murfreesboro, TN area range in price from $1,650 to $2,900 with an overall median price of $2,331. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Murfreesboro Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blackman Farm$2,297$1,65017
Downtown Murfreesboro$2,900$2,9001

Cheapest Available Murfreesboro Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Murfreesboro, TN is a 3 Beds home found at 1319 Searcy St priced from $1,175. 705 Crestland Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murfreesboro homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1319 Searcy St1319 Searcy St3BR, 1BA$1,175
705 Crestland Ave705 Crestland Ave2BR, 3BA$1,395
705 Crestland Ave705 Crestland Ave2BR, 3BA$1,395

Best Value Homes for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Murfreesboro area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1229 Leavell Ln Model at 1229 Leavell Ln starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Murfreesboro rental home is the 1233 Leavell Ln Model at 1233 Leavell Ln starting at $2,899 with a $0.94 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Murfreesboro homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1229 Leavell Ln1229 Leavell Ln5BR, 4BA$0.94
1233 Leavell Ln1233 Leavell Ln5BR, 4.5BA$0.94
5108 Bumblebee Dr5108 Bumblebee Dr4BR, 3BA$0.97
166 Black Bear Trl166 Black Bear Trl3BR, 2.5BA$0.96
3346 Blaze Dr3346 Blaze Dr5BR, 2.5BA$0.94
1801 Antebellum Dr1801 Antebellum Dr4BR, 2.5BA$0.92
1934 Shafer Dr1934 Shafer Dr4BR, 2.5BA$0.96
1238 Catawba Way1238 Catawba Way4BR, 2.5BA$0.98
2047 Horncastle Dr2047 Horncastle Dr4BR, 3BA$1.00
305 4th Ave, Unit A305 4th Ave2BR, 1BA$0.93

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Murfreesboro, TN
Population: 141,344

Ranked #189

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Murfreesboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Murfreesboro?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN with pricing that ranges from $416 to $5,210. There are also 299 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Murfreesboro ranging from $1,000 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Murfreesboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Murfreesboro ranges from $1,000 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,182.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Murfreesboro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Murfreesboro range from $725 to $3,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $416.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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