Quick answer: in the Murfreesboro and Nashville area, a private salon suite usually rents for about $190–$350 a week and a chair (booth) for about $100–$250 a week, depending on what's included.
At St. John Studio Salon (730A Middle Tennessee Blvd, Suite 4, Murfreesboro), a private room is $200/week and a chair station is $150/week — Wi-Fi, utilities, backbar product, laundry, cleaning and 24/7 access included, no commission, and your first 2 weeks are free.
What does a salon suite cost in Murfreesboro?
Most salon-suite buildings in Murfreesboro don't post their rent online — you have to call or book a tour. Based on published prices across Middle Tennessee as of October 2026:
| Type of space | Typical weekly rent | Usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Chain salon suite (private room) | About $190–$350 | Wi-Fi, utilities, laundry, 24/7 access; product usually not included |
| Chair / booth rental | About $100–$250 | Station and shampoo bowl; extras vary a lot |
| St. John Studio Salon — private room | $200 | Wi-Fi, utilities, storage, laundry, parking, backbar product, cleaning, 24/7 access |
| St. John Studio Salon — chair station | $150 | Same as above; shampoo bowls at the two red chairs |
Ranges are estimates from published listings and chain price lists around Nashville and Middle Tennessee; always confirm on a tour.
Salon suite or chair: which is right for you?
Private room (salon suite)
$200/week at St. John
- Your own four walls and a lockable door
- Best for lashes, esthetics, nails and private clients
- Set up your space with your own tools and products
Chair station (booth)
$150/week at St. John
- Your own station
- Mirror and storage cabinet
- Best for hair stylists who want lower rent
What should your rent include? Questions to ask on a tour
- Utilities and Wi-Fi — included, or billed on top?
- Product — is backbar product included, or do you buy everything?
- Laundry and cleaning — who washes towels and cleans the shared areas?
- Access hours — can you work early, late and weekends?
- Deposit — how much, and when do you get it back?
- Minimum term and notice — how long must you stay, and how much notice to leave?
- Commission or fees — any cut of your services or card fees on top of rent?
At St. John Studio Salon: everything above is included, the deposit is $100 (refunded or credited after your 2 free weeks), the minimum term is 3 months with 2 weeks' notice after that, and there is no commission — you keep 100% of what you earn.
Tennessee license and insurance rules for renters
License
To work in a Tennessee salon you need a current license from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners for every service you perform. Post it at your station or room and wear your ID tag while working. Anyone can check a license at verify.tn.gov.
Insurance
As an independent renter you're running your own business, so most salons — including St. John — require your own booth-renter liability insurance: general and professional liability (at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 per year), with the salon added as an additional insured. Policies start around $10 a month.
Booth rent vs. commission: the math
At a commission salon you give up a share of every service. With flat rent you pay one fixed amount and keep the rest. Example: 30 clients a week at $65 is $1,950 in sales. At a 50% commission salon you keep $975. Renting a chair at St. John for $150, you keep $1,800 — about $42,900 more a year.
Try your own numbers in our take-home calculator →
How renting at St. John Studio Salon works
- Book a tour online or text (615) 617-9648.
- Apply with the online rental application.
- Send your license and insurance certificate — we check your license on verify.tn.gov.
- Sign the rental agreement and pay the $100 deposit.
- Move in — get your key. Your first 2 weeks are free; rent starts in week 3 and is due Fridays.
Spaces available now: 3 private rooms (Rooms 1, 2 and 3) and 3 chair stations. See photos and videos of every space →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a salon suite in Murfreesboro?
Prices vary by what's included. Chain salon suites around Middle Tennessee commonly run about $190–$350 a week, and booth or chair rentals about $100–$250 a week. At St. John Studio Salon, a private room is $200 a week and a chair station is $150 a week, with Wi-Fi, utilities, backbar product, laundry, cleaning and 24/7 access included and no commission.
What's the difference between a salon suite and a chair rental?
A salon suite (private room) is your own enclosed space with a door that locks — good for lashes, esthetics, nails or anyone who wants privacy. A chair (booth) rental is a styling station on a shared salon floor, usually with a shampoo bowl — good for hair stylists who want a lower rent.
Do I need my own license to rent a chair in Tennessee?
Yes. You need a current Tennessee license from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners for every service you perform, posted at your station or room. Anyone can check a license at verify.tn.gov.
Do salon renters need insurance?
Most salons require it, and St. John Studio Salon does: a booth-renter liability policy covering general and professional liability, with the salon added as an additional insured. Policies start around $10 a month.
Is booth rent better than commission?
It depends on how busy you are. With flat rent you keep 100% of what you charge after paying the weekly rent; at a commission salon you give up a percentage of every service. Once you have a steady book of clients, flat rent usually comes out well ahead.
Does St. John Studio Salon have any move-in deals?
Yes — your first 2 weeks are free. You pay a $100 deposit when you sign, and it's refunded or put toward rent after the 2 free weeks.
See the space in person
Come see the rooms and stations. Your first 2 weeks are free.