Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Nashville, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Nashville

$1,272/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nashville is $1,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $627 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nashville

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nashville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

1 bedroom

$600

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$1,200

14%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,500

12%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,175

30%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

30%

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$1,272
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, NC is 29% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Nashville, NC

306 E Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Nashville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
115 Wheeless Cir #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nashville

Residential Lease, Nashville, NC

115 Wheeless Cir #D, Nashville, NC 27856

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2580 S Old Franklin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nashville

Residential Lease, Nashville, NC

2580 S Old Franklin Rd, Nashville, NC 27856

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1591 Red Oak Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Nashville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,272 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nashville?

Average rent prices in Nashville have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nashville is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $627 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Birchwood Acres ($950/mo), Downtown Nashville ($962/mo), and Fairfield ($1,000/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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