Jackson is the highest-scoring rental market in Tennessee, with a Star Score of 84/100 and a gross yield of 8.3% on a typical home value of $201,741 (September 2026 data). 7 Tennessee metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $201,741 | $1,393 | 8.3% | 84 |
| 2 | Kingsport | $242,853 | $1,330 | 6.6% | 74 |
| 3 | Memphis | $242,102 | $1,393 | 6.9% | 68 |
| 4 | Johnson City | $279,665 | $1,488 | 6.4% | 66 |
| 5 | Knoxville | $363,018 | $1,725 | 5.7% | 56 |
| 6 | Clarksville | $289,380 | $1,343 | 5.6% | 54 |
| 7 | Chattanooga | $318,922 | $1,509 | 5.7% | 51 |