Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Nashville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Nashville rent stands today
Nashville, TN rent slipped 0.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,979/month. Renters today are paying $167 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Nashville rent runs 2.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 1,181 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Nashville rent for $1,574/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom options available to renters.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $2,347/month, while apartments are lower at $1,799/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 56.5% of total rentals and apartments 32.4%.
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 August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $54 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nashville
1,181
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $1,688 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,921.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,574 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 |  1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgehill | $2,377 | |
Germantown | $2,175 | |
Green Hills | $2,095 | |
Hillsboro West End | $1,995 | |
Madison | $1,259 | |
Maxwell | $1,853 | |
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park | $2,097 | |
South Nashville | $3,108 | |
Talbot's Corner | $2,260 | |
Whitebridge | $1,699 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,799 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,347 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,574
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,377
Talbot's Corner
Average rent
$2,260
Green Hills
Average rent
$2,095
Hillsboro West End
Average rent
$1,995
Germantown
Average rent
$2,175
Whitebridge
Average rent
$1,699
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park
Average rent
$2,097
South Nashville
Average rent
$3,108
Maxwell
Average rent
$1,853
Madison
Average rent
$1,259
Apartments
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
1%
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
3%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, TN is 32% higher than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$2,880
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1%$1,698
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7%$2,037
4%$1,945
3%$2,249
8%$2,800
22%$2,485
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1%$1,950
5%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
6h ago
Verified
1000 Thompson Pl, Nashville, TN 37217
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,233
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2131 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$726–$1,649
Price drop
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4d ago
1341 Lewis St, Nashville, TN 37210
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cedarmont Estates apartment for rent in Nashville
217 Cedarmont Cir #C, Nashville, TN 37211
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Burton Valley house for rent in Nashville
5 beds
5.5 baths
$36,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,473
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6h ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,655–$15,375
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32m ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,545–$12,472
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,850
Apartment for rent
32m ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,545–$12,472
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
200 Erin Ln, Nashville, TN 37221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
811 Gale Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$4,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
550 Mccrory Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,259
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
110 Hickory Hill Ct, Nashville, TN 37214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,259–$1,344
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1000 Thompson Pl, Nashville, TN 37217
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,233
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5099 Linbar Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,941
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,099 –$1,850
Apartment for rent
32m ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,545–$12,472
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
200 Erin Ln, Nashville, TN 37221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$2,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
811 Gale Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$4,220
Price drop
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 August 8, 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 1% since last year.
How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nashville is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $54 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Madison ($1,259/mo), Whitebridge ($1,699/mo), and Maxwell ($1,853/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Nashville average around $1,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,810/month.
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 $1,139 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 $1,310.
- Gallatin & Gallatin tied for third with rents both at $1,200.
The Least Expensive
- Hopkinsville had the most affordable rent with one-bedrooms priced at $710.
- Cookeville placed second with rent at $770.
- Clarksville ranked as third with rent priced at $1,000.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Gallatin had the fastest growing rent, up 11.1% since this time last year.
- Lebanon saw rent climb 9.2%, making it second.
- Cookeville placed third with rent increasing 5.5%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Gallatin had the largest monthly growth rate, up 3.4%.
- Cookeville placed second with rent increasing 2.7%.
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.