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Martin, TN

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Savor this college town’s historic charm

Suburban Affordable Diverse Welcoming Peaceful Vibrant College Town Historic Convenient

Situated in northwestern Tennessee, Martin is a peaceful city with a distinct small-town atmosphere. Home to the University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin is heavily influenced by the university’s presence, gaining access to a number of cultural activities, fine arts, academic speakers, and Division I athletics.

Martin is also home to the famous Tennessee Soybean Festival, drawing visitors from all over the world every year. Historic charm is pervasive in Martin, boasting an array of unique shops and eateries in well-preserved buildings throughout the downtown area. Big-city amenities are abundant in Memphis and Nashville, each of which are about a two-hour drive away from Martin.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Martin, TN is $724 for one bedroom, $802 for two bedrooms, and $1,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Martin has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$724/month
673 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

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

Martin Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

367 Students

6
out of 10

Martin Primary

Public

Grades PK-2

451 Students

Rating Unavailable

Martin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

446 Students

4
out of 10

Westview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

560 Students

6
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.