Clarksville, Tennessee, is a city adjacent to Fort Campbell, which makes its apartment market somewhat different from other cities. With a mix of military families, single soldiers, and students from nearby Austin Peay State University, the demand is clearly divided among studio apartments to three-bedroom units. When looking for rentals, the first thing to consider is not the number of rooms but who will be living in that unit.

Studios have an average rent of around $850 to $900 (median approximately $870) and an average size of about 470 to 500 square feet. In Korean terms, this translates to about 13 to 14 pyeong, which is slightly larger than a typical one-room apartment. They are primarily sought after by single soldiers who stay near their work for a short time or students commuting to the university.

One-bedroom units have an average rent of $1,050 to $1,100 (average about $1,070) and an average size of around 700 square feet. With one additional room compared to studios, the rent increases by about 20 to 25%, attracting young professionals or tenants who want a separate study or workout space.

Two-bedroom units have an average rent of $1,150 to $1,250 (average about $1,200), with sizes increasing to about 950 to 1,000 square feet. This range is most popular among roommates sharing a space or young couples with one child.

Three-bedroom units have an average rent of $1,500 to $1,650 (average about $1,550), with an area of about 1,291 square feet, which is more than two and a half times the size of a studio. Families with two or more children or larger military families typically settle in this range.

• Studio: approximately 470 to 500 sqft, rent about $850 to $900
• 1 Bedroom: approximately 700 sqft, rent about $1,050 to $1,100
• 2 Bedroom: approximately 950 to 1,000 sqft, rent about $1,150 to $1,250
• 3 Bedroom: approximately 1,291 sqft, rent about $1,500 to $1,650

Recent new apartment complexes show that the proportion of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units is the highest. In simple terms, this means that from a developer's perspective, one- and two-bedroom units are considered the safest products due to their quick turnover and steady demand. Conversely, studios and three-bedroom units are relatively less supplied, as studios have lower profitability and three-bedrooms take longer to recoup rent compared to construction costs.

The rent difference when moving from a studio to a one-bedroom is about $200, from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom is about $130, and from a two-bedroom to a three-bedroom is about $350. This gap is significant. It indicates that the burden does not increase at the same rate with each additional room, and one should calculate the varying increments in rent beforehand.

Comparing complexes near the main gate of Fort Campbell and downtown, even with the same number of rooms, complexes with better access to the base tend to charge slightly higher rents. Conversely, the area near Austin Peay University sees an increase in vacancies during the summer, which are filled again before the fall semester starts.

Recent new developments have started to include washers and dryers in the units regardless of the unit type, and there is an increasing trend to specify whether pets are allowed and any additional costs upfront. Checking these details before signing a lease can help prevent unexpected increases in management fees later on.

From the perspective of Korean families, when settling in Clarksville due to school issues for their children, it is realistic to budget for at least a two-bedroom unit. If the terminology is unfamiliar, think of it this way: a two-bedroom is the minimum unit size that can comfortably accommodate one child, and moving to a three-bedroom significantly increases the rent burden. It should be noted that the data source and reference point are based on real estate data platform aggregations from the first half of 2026.