Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Nashville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Nashville rent stands today
Nashville, TN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,994/month. Month to month, rents increased 2.6%, reversing some of the recent cooldown and bringing renters closer to the peak rent from 2024-07. Renters are paying $184 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Nashville runs 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a moderate premium for renters. The market offers 1,129 total rentals, giving renters a range of options across the city.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,544/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,625/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with larger units like 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,470/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters in Nashville.
Median rent
Median rent in Nashville
$1,994/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Nashville is $1,994 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $44 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nashville
1,129
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nashville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Nashville, TN
Average rent prices in Nashville have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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, TN
Rent prices in Nashville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nashville is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,544 |  1% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,357 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,470 | 1% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgehill | $2,255 | |
Germantown | $2,037 | |
Green Hills | $1,974 | |
Hillsboro West End | $1,996 | |
Madison | $1,336 | |
Maxwell | $1,797 | |
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park | $1,850 | |
South Nashville | $3,193 | |
Talbot's Corner | $2,336 | |
Whitebridge | $1,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $959 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,544
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,357
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
Talbot's Corner
Average rent
$2,336
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,255
Green Hills
Average rent
$1,974
Hillsboro West End
Average rent
$1,996
Germantown
Average rent
$2,037
Whitebridge
Average rent
$1,699
South Nashville
Average rent
$3,193
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park
Average rent
$1,850
Madison
Average rent
$1,336
Maxwell
Average rent
$1,797
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Nashville, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Nashville and Ashland City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Nashville
2%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, TN is 25% higher than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
26%$3,795
98%$2,344
2%$1,729
3%$1,602
2%$2,200
4%$2,005
1%$2,321
2%$2,825
10%$1,485
54%$2,100
1%$1,950
4%Cost of living in Nashville, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Nashville, TN
1d ago
Verified
3711 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
2–3 beds
2 baths
$673–$2,285
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1000 Thompson Pl, Nashville, TN 37217
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,233
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Boone Trace house for rent in Nashville
8112 Boone Trce, Nashville, TN 37221
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available May 13
6h ago
Verified
2131 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$741–$1,639
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
5 baths
$16,827
$13,054
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1515 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,469–$11,899
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,616–$14,669
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,636–$18,236
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,599
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2010 W End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$3,334
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,616–$14,669
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1401 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,428–$5,667
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
100 Mountainhigh Drive, Nashville, TN 37013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,299
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
488 Lemont Dr, Nashville, TN 37216
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Saxony Lake Drive, Nashville, TN 37013
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
2d ago
Verified
5101 Linbar Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,599
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2010 W End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$3,334
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,616–$14,669
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1401 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,428–$5,667
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Nashville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Nashville rental market.
How much is rent in Nashville?
The average rent in Nashville is $1,994 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nashville?
Average rent prices in Nashville have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nashville is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $44 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Madison ($1,336/mo), Whitebridge ($1,699/mo), and Maxwell ($1,797/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nashville?
To comfortably afford rent in Nashville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Nashville?
Nashville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year decreases, with two-bedrooms declining 4.4% and one-bedrooms dropping 2.2% from 2024 levels.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Nashville Metro Report
The Zumper Nashville Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Tennessee one bedroom median rent was $1,135 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Nashville ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,500.
- Lebanon was the second priciest with rent at $1,320.
- Murfreesboro placed third with rent at $1,200.
The Least Expensive
- Hopkinsville & Cookeville tied for the city with the most affordable rent with one-bedrooms both priced at $750.
- Clarksville placed second with rent at $1,010.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Lebanon had the fastest growing rent, up 10% since this time last year.
- Cookeville saw rent climb 2.7%, making it second.
- Clarksville placed third with rent increasing 1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Clarksville had the largest monthly growth rate, up 2%.
- Lebanon placed second with rent increasing 0.8%.
About
The Zumper Nashville Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.