Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Nashville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Nashville rent stands today
Nashville, TN rent rose 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,979/month. Renters are paying $29 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $1,985/month from October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Nashville runs 4.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average among U.S. metros with 1,268 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,545/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,621/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,275/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,150/month in Nashville, TN.
Neighborhood spotlight
Historic Waverly saw rents fall 75.8% year over year to $2,173/month across 19 rentals. This large decline contrasts with the modest 1.5% citywide rise in Nashville, TN.
Median rent
Median rent in Nashville
$1,979/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Nashville is $1,979 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $79 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nashville
1,268
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nashville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Nashville, TN
Average rent prices in Nashville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,761, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $1,707 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,832.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,545 | 1% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,621 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Germantown | $2,511 | |
Edgehill | $2,570 | |
Germantown | $2,137 | |
Green Hills | $2,098 | |
Hillsboro West End | $1,900 | |
Maxwell | $2,000 | |
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park | $2,137 | |
Talbot's Corner | $2,195 | |
Urbandale Nations | $2,945 | |
Whitebridge | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,761 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,707 | 4% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,345 | 1% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,054 | 2% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,621
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Talbot's Corner
Average rent
$2,195
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,570
Green Hills
Average rent
$2,098
Hillsboro West End
Average rent
$1,900
Germantown
Average rent
$2,137
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park
Average rent
$2,137
Whitebridge
Average rent
$1,650
Urbandale Nations
Average rent
$2,945
East Germantown
Average rent
$2,511
Maxwell
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,761
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,707
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,054
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
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
4%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, TN is 28% higher than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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3%$3,400
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8%$1,625
8%$2,125
2%$1,915
5%$2,073
4%$2,647
1%$2,212
23%$2,075
$2,000
15%Cost of living in Nashville, TN
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Nashville, TN
5d+ ago
Cahal Street Group apartment for rent in Nashville
952 Strouse Ave #EORF, Nashville, TN 37206
3 beds
1 bath
$325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
1225 Lewis St, Nashville, TN 37210
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1335 Lewis St, Nashville, TN 37210
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Village apartment for rent in Nashville
2000 Whitney Creek Dr #3, Nashville, TN 37013
1 bed
1 bath
$675
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Edgehill house for rent in Nashville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Edgehill house for rent in Nashville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
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.House for rent
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$12,427
Price dropped $26,153Fees 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.House for rent
5h ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,446–$11,937
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1034 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,685
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1201 Hillside Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,820
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,502–$17,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
488 Lemont Dr, Nashville, TN 37216
1–3 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,945
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Mountainhigh Drive, Nashville, TN 37013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,299
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5101 Linbar Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,077–$1,497
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 Saxony Lake Drive, Nashville, TN 37013
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 10
3d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1034 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,685
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1201 Hillside Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,820
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,502–$17,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,979 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nashville?
Average rent prices in Nashville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nashville is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $79 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Whitebridge ($1,650/mo), Hillsboro West End ($1,900/mo), and Maxwell ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nashville?
To comfortably afford rent in Nashville, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Nashville?
December is the best time to hunt for apartments in Nashville, with the lowest rents of the year and less competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents, with roughly a 5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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 $1,142 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Franklin ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,690.
- Nashville was the second priciest with rent at $1,470.
- Gallatin & Murfreesboro tied for third with rents both at $1,290.
The Least Expensive
- Hopkinsville had the most affordable rent with one-bedrooms priced at $670.
- Cookeville placed second with rent at $870.
- Clarksville ranked as third with rent priced at $990.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Gallatin saw the largest annual growth rate, up 27.7%.
- Nashville placed second with rent climbing 16%.
- Columbia saw rent increase 5.7%, making it third.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Gallatin experienced the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.7%.
- Cookeville placed second with rent climbing 3.6%.
- Murfreesboro saw rent increase by 3.2%, making it third.
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.
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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.