Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 18, 2026
Average rent in
Nashville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 18, 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 $1,995/month. Renters are paying $171 less per month on average than last year, with a slight month-over-month increase of 0.5%.
Compared to national trends
Nashville rents run 2.3% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average among U.S. metros. The market offers 1,140 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Nashville sit around $1,544/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. Houses command a median of $2,395/month compared to $1,799/month for apartments, with houses making up 57.3% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Banbury Crossing rents fell 61.4% year over year to $1,695/month across 17 rentals, while Maynor Place and Historic Edgefield also saw declines over 59%. This contrasts with the citywide flat trend and shows localized market shifts in Nashville, TN.
Median rent
Median rent in Nashville
$1,995/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Nashville is $1,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nashville
1,140
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Nashville run $1,713 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,544 |  1% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,349 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgehill | $2,335 | |
Germantown | $2,096 | |
Green Hills | $2,016 | |
Hillsboro West End | $2,049 | |
Madison | $1,345 | |
Maxwell | $2,008 | |
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park | $1,850 | |
South Nashville | $3,216 | |
Talbot's Corner | $2,333 | |
Whitebridge | $1,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,799 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,013 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,544
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
Edgehill
Average rent
$2,335
Talbot's Corner
Average rent
$2,333
Green Hills
Average rent
$2,016
Hillsboro West End
Average rent
$2,049
Germantown
Average rent
$2,096
Whitebridge
Average rent
$1,725
South Nashville
Average rent
$3,216
Metrocenter North Rhodes Park
Average rent
$1,850
Madison
Average rent
$1,345
Maxwell
Average rent
$2,008
Apartments
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,013
Last 30 days
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
2%higher than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nashville, TN is 33% higher than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,495
21%$2,987
77%$2,299
6%$1,727
2%$1,599
5%$2,212
1%$1,995
1%$2,291
2%$2,800
13%$1,689
53%$1,900
4%$1,990
3%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
Boone Trace house for rent in Nashville
8112 Boone Trce, Nashville, TN 37221
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
Verified
1000 Thompson Pl, Nashville, TN 37217
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$1,233
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 Jul 15
2h ago
Verified
2131 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$776–$1,543
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Burton Valley house for rent in Nashville
5 beds
5.5 baths
$36,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,473
House for rent
14m ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,668–$15,375
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
1515 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,619–$11,659
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,599
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
811 Gale Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$4,807
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,668–$15,375
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,297–$11,891
Apartment for rent
3h 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
22h ago
Verified
5101 Linbar Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
550 Mccrory Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,259
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
488 Lemont Dr, Nashville, TN 37216
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,065
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4646 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099 –$1,599
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
811 Gale Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$4,807
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
4100 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,668–$15,375
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,297–$11,891
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 $1,995 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nashville?
Average rent prices in Nashville have remained the same 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 $45 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Nashville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville are Madison ($1,345/mo), Whitebridge ($1,725/mo), and Metrocenter North Rhodes Park ($1,850/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?
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 $1,135 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.
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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.