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54STAR SCORE

Clarksville, TN rental market data (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in the Clarksville metro costs $289,380 and typical rent is $1,343/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 18 and a gross rental yield of 5.6%. Clarksville scores 54/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #100 of 174 tracked US rental markets.

The Clarksville metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 18 on a typical home value of $289,380 and typical rent of $1,343/month — a gross rental yield of 5.6% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.

New to this? The price-to-rent ratio is the home price divided by a year of rent — lower means rents are big relative to prices, which favors landlords. Gross yield is a year of rent as a % of the price, before expenses. BRRRR = Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: buy below market, fix it, rent it, then refinance to pull your cash back out and buy the next one. Full walkthrough in the beginner's guide.

Key numbers

MetricValue
Typical home value (ZHVI)$289,380
Typical rent (ZORI)$1,343/mo
Price-to-rent ratio18
Gross rental yield5.6%
Star Score54/100 ★★½☆☆
Rank among tracked markets#100 of 174
Your buying power in Clarksville

Why Clarksville scores 54

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Star Opportunities in Clarksville flagged 2026-10-07

Active listings our scanner flagged for under-market signals — price cuts, long days on market, below-comp pricing. Leads to underwrite, not appraisals; verify everything locally.

421 Plum St, Clarksville, TN 37042 ★ 100
$200,000 · 3bd 2ba · 2,571 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,010/mo (12.1% yield)
Motivation 73 · Condition discount (hypothesis)139 days on marketfind listing →
115 Greenland Ct, Clarksville, TN 37042 ★ 100
$94,900 · 2bd 1.5ba · 1,092 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,050/mo (13.3% yield)
Motivation 62 · Condition discount (hypothesis)114 days on marketfind listing →
123 Stone Mountain Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042 ★ 100
$220,000 · 4bd 3ba · 2,184 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,010/mo (11.0% yield)
Motivation 53 · Condition discount (hypothesis)110 days on marketfind listing →
803 Margret Dr, Clarksville, TN 37042 ★ 100
$184,900 · 3bd 2.5ba · 1,650 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,580/mo (10.3% yield)
Motivation 76 · Condition discount (hypothesis)−7.5% price cut70 days on marketfind listing →
920 Carpenter St, Clarksville, TN 37040 ★ 100
$120,000 · 2bd 1ba · 1,280 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,230/mo (12.3% yield)
Motivation 55 · Condition discount (hypothesis)50 days on marketfind listing →

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Assumable-mortgage pocket: 24.8% of TN's 2019-21 mortgage originations were government-backed (FHA/VA/USDA) — assumable by law, mostly at ~3% rates. VA loans can be assumed by non-veterans, including for investment purchases. The Assumability Index →

What would a rehab cost here?

National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:

Scope$/sq ftTypical house
Paint & refresh (cosmetic light)$15–25$21K–35K
Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths)$25–45$35K–63K
Full renovation (systems + finishes)$45–75$63K–105K
Gut / structural$75–120$105K–168K

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clarksville a good market for rental property in 2026?

Clarksville scores 54/100 on the Star Score index (#100 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 5.6% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.

What is the price-to-rent ratio in Clarksville?

18 — the typical home value ($289,380) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,343/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.

Is Clarksville a good BRRRR market in 2026?

With a typical home at $289,380 and rent of $1,343/month (5.6% gross yield), Clarksville can work for BRRRR in select submarkets, but higher prices or thinner yields mean deals need bigger discounts to snowball.

How much rent does the typical Clarksville home earn?

Typical asking rent in the Clarksville metro is $1,343 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.

Home values and rents: Zillow ZHVI / ZORI, September 2026 metro figures. Factor scores are editorial estimates on public data. Last reviewed October 2026. Not investment advice — verify locally before acting. Methodology & sources.