salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,080 a year. That is $45 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 110 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bartlett?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bartlett
| Size | Bartlett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,302 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,393 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,941 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,341 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bartlett 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 Bartlett, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bartlett
Life in Bartlett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bartlett?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $198 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $310,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bartlett, TN?
Renting in Bartlett costs a median of about $2,352 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Bartlett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,080 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bartlett cheap or expensive?
Bartlett is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $110,082. It ranks 110th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bartlett?
The median homeowner in Bartlett pays $2,803 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Bartlett 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 Bartlett?
The median home value in Bartlett is $310,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
56,876 people live in Bartlett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.