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Rental Market Trends in Nashville, NC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Nashville, NC is $787/month.

Rent in Nashville is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$787/month

Average Rent

673 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.1%

Change / Year

7

Available Apartments

Nashville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Nashville average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Nashville average $787 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Nashville average $803 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Nashville average $1,272 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$787/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$803/month
806 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,272/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,211/month
480 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Nashville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Nashville, NC

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nashville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
67% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Nashville, NC?

Because the average rent in Nashville is $787, you’ll want to make about $2,623 per month or $31,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Nashville, NC

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How does Nashville, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Nashville, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Communities in Nashville We Think You'll Love

177 N Clarendon Dr

177 N Clarendon Dr

177 N Clarendon Dr,
Nashville, NC 27856

2 Beds | $1,600

1187 First Street Extension

1187 First Street Extension

1187 First Street Extension,
Nashville, NC 27856

2 Beds | $900

524 Amerson Ct

524 Amerson Ct

524 Amerson Ct,
Nashville, NC 27856

2 Beds | $1,250

618 S Boddie St

618 S Boddie St

618 S Boddie St,
Nashville, NC 27856

2 Beds | $995

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Nashville?

The average rent in Nashville is $787 per month, which is 52.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Nashville?

Rents in Nashville, NC are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $9 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Nashville?

In Nashville, NC, 67% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States North Carolina Nashville Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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