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Clarksville is the Tennessee side of the Fort Campbell market and one of the faster-growing metros in the state. The Clarksville metro has grown about 10% since 2019 to roughly 349,000 people, and jobs are up about 12%. Prices kept pace: typical home values are about $289,000 and typical rent about $1,340, roughly 0.46% a month, so a median-priced rental won't cash flow with a mortgage at today's rates. The draw is steady military rental demand; the cost is scheduled turnover. Tennessee law is landlord-friendly, and the city requires an operating permit for most short-term rentals. Our vetted agent partners cover Clarksville and Montgomery County, and some also work Oak Grove, KY or the Nashville area. One runs a full-service investor brokerage through property management.
Single-family rentals through a brokerage that handles the purchase, helps line up financing and rehab work, and places tenants and manages the property after closing.
Duplexes, small multifamily and commercial property, from agents whose tagged expertise is multifamily and commercial.
Value-add buys and resales, from an investment-focused agent who got licensed to flip homes himself.
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Is Clarksville worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Clarksville metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 275,174 |
| 2011 | 278,458 |
| 2012 | 289,263 |
| 2013 | 288,129 |
| 2014 | 293,130 |
| 2015 | 297,187 |
| 2016 | 298,790 |
| 2017 | 304,592 |
| 2018 | 311,084 |
| 2019 | 316,410 |
| 2020 | 321,823 |
| 2021 | 328,992 |
| 2022 | 335,725 |
| 2023 | 340,083 |
| 2024 | 346,603 |
| 2025 | 349,001 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2011 | -701 |
| 2012 | +4,161 |
| 2013 | -6,360 |
| 2014 | +376 |
| 2015 | -1,145 |
| 2016 | -2,770 |
| 2017 | +2,027 |
| 2018 | +3,160 |
| 2019 | +1,790 |
| 2020 | +1,825 |
| 2021 | +5,250 |
| 2022 | +3,839 |
| 2023 | +901 |
| 2024 | +2,699 |
| 2025 | -530 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 83,100 |
| 2011 | 84,100 |
| 2012 | 86,400 |
| 2013 | 87,400 |
| 2014 | 89,000 |
| 2015 | 91,100 |
| 2016 | 92,000 |
| 2017 | 92,900 |
| 2018 | 94,800 |
| 2019 | 96,600 |
| 2020 | 94,200 |
| 2021 | 97,200 |
| 2022 | 101,300 |
| 2023 | 104,300 |
| 2024 | 107,100 |
| 2025 | 107,900 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $808/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $813/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $845/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $877/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $933/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $1,010/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,156/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,232/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,269/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,332/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,322/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,343/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $149,798 |
| Dec 2011 | $151,647 |
| Dec 2012 | $154,761 |
| Dec 2013 | $151,506 |
| Dec 2014 | $153,210 |
| Dec 2015 | $153,691 |
| Dec 2016 | $158,375 |
| Dec 2017 | $163,018 |
| Dec 2018 | $171,369 |
| Dec 2019 | $183,581 |
| Dec 2020 | $204,328 |
| Dec 2021 | $242,909 |
| Dec 2022 | $275,800 |
| Dec 2023 | $284,130 |
| Dec 2024 | $289,267 |
| Dec 2025 | $288,123 |
| Sep 2026 | $289,380 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 15.9× |
| Dec 2016 | 16.2× |
| Dec 2017 | 16.1× |
| Dec 2018 | 16.3× |
| Dec 2019 | 16.4× |
| Dec 2020 | 16.9× |
| Dec 2021 | 17.5× |
| Dec 2022 | 18.7× |
| Dec 2023 | 18.7× |
| Dec 2024 | 18.1× |
| Dec 2025 | 18.2× |
| Sep 2026 | 18.0× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Clarksville metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Clarksville
Zillow Home Value Index, Clarksville metro, Sep 2026 (+0.2% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+2.1% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values +0.2%, rents +2.1%.
Tennessee landlord-tenant basics
Montgomery County is large enough to fall under Tennessee's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (T.C.A. Title 66, Chapter 28), which applies in counties over 75,000 people. It's generally landlord-friendly. Oak Grove and the rest of the Kentucky side of the metro follow Kentucky law instead. The points investors ask about most:
- Security deposit: no statutory cap. Hold it in a separate account at a regulated financial institution and tell the tenant where it is. Return it, with an itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
- Nonpayment: serve a written notice giving the tenant a window to pay before you file a detainer warrant. The statute has used 14 days; a 2025 bill proposed 7 for newer leases, so confirm the current period with a Tennessee attorney before you serve one.
- Entry: no fixed statutory notice period for routine entry, but the tenant can't unreasonably refuse it, and emergencies need no notice. Most leases set 24 hours. Put it in yours.
- No rent control: state law (T.C.A. § 66-35-102) bars cities and counties from controlling rents.
- Military tenants: the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act lets a servicemember end a lease early with written notice and a copy of permanent-change-of-station or deployment orders (90 days or more). Next to Fort Campbell, expect it and write your lease and underwriting with it in mind.
Short-term rental rules in Clarksville
Since 2020 (Ordinance 1-2020-21, now Title 5, Chapter 3 of the city code), it's been unlawful to operate or advertise a short-term rental inside Clarksville city limits without a Short-Term Rental Unit Operating Permit, unless an exemption applies.
- Apply to the city's Department of Finance and Revenue. The ordinance sets a $150 non-refundable application fee and a $120 renewal fee; a permit is good for one year, and renewals are due at least 30 days before it expires.
- The city's permit page asks for proof of ownership, proof of insurance, proof that property taxes are paid, and a city and county business license.
- Per the city, a permit isn't required if you operate only one short-term rental unit, rent a single room in a home you live in, or rent for less than six months a year. Confirm that your situation fits before you rely on it.
- STRs that were operating before the ordinance can keep going without a permit under state law until the property is sold or transferred, among other triggers. A listing's grandfathered status doesn't come with the house.
- STRs owe Tennessee sales tax plus local hotel occupancy taxes. Register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and confirm which taxes your platform collects for you. Unincorporated Montgomery County and the Kentucky side set their own rules, and HOAs can ban STRs.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Clarksville metro; T.C.A. Title 66, Chapter 28 — Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; T.C.A. § 66-28-505 — Failure to pay rent; HB 1345 / SB 1088 (2025) — proposed notice change; City of Clarksville — Ordinance 1-2020-21 (short-term rental units); City of Clarksville — Permits (short-term rental operating permit); U.S. Department of Justice — Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; U.S. Army — Fort Campbell.
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About 15 miles north at Fort Campbell's gate: the Kentucky side of the same metro, under Kentucky law.
About 30 miles north: the Christian County seat, in the same Clarksville metro under Kentucky law.
About an hour southeast on I-24: a bigger, pricier growth market under the same Tennessee landlord law.
Questions investors ask about Clarksville
Which areas do your Clarksville agents cover?
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Our vetted agent partners cover Clarksville and Montgomery County. Between them they also work Oak Grove, KY and the Fort Campbell area, Springfield, and Nashville and its suburbs. One runs a full-service investor brokerage that can place tenants and manage the property after you buy.
Is Clarksville a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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Not at median prices with a mortgage: typical rent in the Clarksville metro is about 0.46% of home value per month. Military demand keeps rentals occupied, but plan for turnover. Buy below median, consider small multifamily, and check your rent against the housing allowance for Fort Campbell.
Can I run an Airbnb in Clarksville?
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Inside city limits, most short-term rentals need a city operating permit: $150 to apply and $120 a year to renew, with proof of insurance, paid property taxes and a business license. The city exempts some small operators, such as someone with a single unit. Check HOA rules, and know that unincorporated Montgomery County and Oak Grove, KY have their own rules.
Can military tenants break a lease in Clarksville?
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Yes. Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a servicemember who gets permanent-change-of-station orders or deploys for 90 days or more can end a lease early with written notice and a copy of the orders. Plan for it rather than fight it.
Should I buy in Clarksville, TN or Oak Grove, KY?
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It depends on the property. Tennessee and Kentucky have different landlord-tenant laws, property taxes and local rules, and both sides draw Fort Campbell renters. Your agent can compare the two for your budget.
What does it cost to get matched with a Clarksville agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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