Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Tennessee State University, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Nashville

$1,986/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nashville is $1,986 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $86 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nashville

797

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nashville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tennessee State University, TN

Average rent prices in Nashville have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Tennessee State University, TN

Rent prices in Nashville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nashville is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $1,735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.

Listings

Studio

$1,589

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,714

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,995

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

7%

4 bedroom

$3,700

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,589

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,714

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tennessee State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Tennessee State University, TN

19h ago

7.8

Very good

1225 Lewis Street

1225 Lewis St, Nashville, TN 37210

1 bed

1 bath

$600

19h ago

7.8

Very good

1335 Lewis Street

1335 Lewis St, Nashville, TN 37210

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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3h ago

8.3

Very good

The 808 at Skyline Ridge

808 Due West Ave N, Madison, TN 37115

2–3 beds

2 baths

$632–$2,116

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9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The 808 at Skyline Ridge

808 Due West Ave N, Madison, TN 37115

2–3 beds

2 baths

$681–$2,294

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Frequently asked questions for Tennessee State University, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Nashville rental market.

How much is rent in Nashville?

The average rent in Nashville is $1,986 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nashville?

Average rent prices in Nashville have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Nashville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nashville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $86 more per month.

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.

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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