salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,080 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 107 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arlington
| Size | Arlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,155 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,857 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,431 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,302 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arlington overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arlington, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arlington
Life in Arlington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $668 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $424,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington, TN?
Renting in Arlington costs a median of about $2,277 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Arlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,080 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arlington cheap or expensive?
Arlington is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $145,711. It ranks 107th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arlington?
The median homeowner in Arlington pays $3,411 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Arlington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $424,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
15,205 people live in Arlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.