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Crossville, TN

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A cozy community nestled in the hills of eastern Tennessee

Rural Small Town Scenic Mountains Nature Outdoors Interstate Affordable

Crossville is a small city in northeastern Tennessee, about seventy miles west of Knoxville on Interstate 40. Situated on the Cumberland Plateau, the surrounding countryside offers beautiful scenery, with hills and mountains all around—Cumberland Mountain State Park occupies the south side of town, and the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area sits just to the north. The historic Downtown district is packed with beautifully preserved red brick buildings still in active use, from the landmark Palace Theater to the popular Cahoots General Store. The local rental market is full of affordable options to fit any taste, from sensible apartments near the center of town to secluded houses tucked away in the surrounding forests.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Crossville, TN is $773 for one bedroom, $924 for two bedrooms, and $1,158 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crossville has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$773/month
698 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Crossville, TN is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Crossville is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,158. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

South Cumberland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

7
out of 10

Glenn Martin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

764 Students

6
out of 10

Homestead Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

722 Students

6
out of 10

Frank P. Brown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Stone Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

624 Students

3
out of 10

South Cumberland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

587 Students

7
out of 10

Glenn Martin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

764 Students

6
out of 10

Homestead Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

722 Students

6
out of 10

Frank P. Brown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

615 Students

6
out of 10

Stone Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

624 Students

3
out of 10

Stone Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,031 Students

6
out of 10

Cumberland County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

985 Students

5
out of 10

The Phoenix School

Public

Grades 9-12

79 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.