Where Rental Properties Cash-Flow in Tennessee
We analyzed active for-sale homes across 7 Tennessee metros. Memphis leads for short-term-rental cash flow (84%) — here's how they compare, as of August 2026.
7 markets
Ranked by the share of each metro’s active listings that cash-flow as a short-term rental, best first.
| # | Metro | Median price | STR revenue / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis, TN | $260,000 | $39,154 |
| 2 | Chattanooga, TN | $379,900 | $44,231 |
| 3 | Sevierville, TN | $625,000 | $60,674 |
| 4 | Knoxville, TN | $429,900 | $45,305 |
| 5 | Clarksville, TN | $350,000 | $33,271 |
| 6 | Nashville, TN | $575,000 | $55,563 |
| 7 | Murfreesboro, TN | $474,900 | $43,094 |
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Real active listings with projected income we accept as a direct lender means properties in our Scout platform can fund in as little as 15-18 days. Reach out and we’ll show you how.
$125,000 — 1-bed house in Gatlinburg, TN
DSCR 1.49 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 1 bed · 1 bath · 560 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $28,600–$36,400/yr
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Scout this home & market: 1-bed house in Gatlinburg, TNListed by Elite Realty
$284,990 — 3-bed townhouse in Lebanon, TN
DSCR 1.32 (debt-service coverage ratio)Townhouse · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,863 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $34,300–$43,700/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed townhouse in Lebanon, TNListed by Sdh Nashville, Llc
$985,000 — 4-bed house in Pigeon Forge, TN
DSCR 1.48 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 4 bed · 4 bath · 2,308 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $110,000–$140,000/yr
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Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Pigeon Forge, TNListed by CENTURY 21 MVP
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