Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Nashville, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Nashville

$1,262/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nashville is $1,262 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $682 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nashville

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nashville rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Nashville, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Nashville, NC

Average rent prices in Nashville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Nashville, NC

Rent prices in Nashville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nashville is $750, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

-

1 bedroom

$685

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,225

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,595

14%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,175

23%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Nashville, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Nashville, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Nashville and Archer Lodge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nashville

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, NC is 31% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Nashville, NC

1187 1st Street Ext - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nashville

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16h ago

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House for rent

Available May 26

2580 S Old Franklin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nashville

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

122 Tonya Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Nashville

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Nashville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Nashville rental market.

How much is rent in Nashville?

The average rent in Nashville is $1,262 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nashville?

Average rent prices in Nashville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nashville is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $682 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Downtown Nashville ($995/mo), Birchwood Acres ($995/mo), and Fairfield ($1,125/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nashville?

To comfortably afford rent in Nashville, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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