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Rental Market Trends in Nashville, TN

What is the average rent in Nashville, TN?

$1,706/month

Average Rent

716 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Nashville, TN is $1,706 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Nashville rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Nashville, you can expect to pay about $1,567 per month for a studio, $1,706 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,059 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,399 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,567/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,706/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,059/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,399/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,993/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,549/month
1,688 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,545/month
2,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,830/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,212/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,157/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,556/month
2,700 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,553/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,917/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,520/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,169/month
1,790 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Nashville, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Nashville, TN
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nashville, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville?

Based on current rent prices, Elysian Park, Kingswood Park and Piccadilly Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Nashville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elysian Park
$979/month
629 Sq Ft
Kingswood Park
$1,008/month
642 Sq Ft
Piccadilly Square
$1,017/month
720 Sq Ft
Glengarry
$1,041/month
717 Sq Ft
Welch Bend
$1,083/month
656 Sq Ft
Town Park Estates
$1,131/month
673 Sq Ft
Spence Lane
$1,142/month
715 Sq Ft
Caldwall Hall
$1,162/month
709 Sq Ft
Battery Crest
$1,162/month
709 Sq Ft
Patricia Heights
$1,171/month
648 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Nashville?

Based on current rent prices, Colonial Heights, Overton Hills and Music Row are the most expensive neighborhoods in Nashville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Heights
$2,919/month
803 Sq Ft
Overton Hills
$2,860/month
824 Sq Ft
Music Row
$2,768/month
740 Sq Ft
North Gulch
$2,575/month
768 Sq Ft
The District
$2,550/month
773 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$2,538/month
667 Sq Ft
Montrose Place
$2,538/month
667 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$2,529/month
804 Sq Ft
SoBro
$2,528/month
770 Sq Ft
The Gulch
$2,500/month
758 Sq Ft

Which Nashville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Nashville with the most apartments available are Downtown Nashville, East Bank and The Gulch .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Nashville
$2,206/month
733 Sq Ft
East Bank
$2,295/month
736 Sq Ft
The Gulch
$2,500/month
758 Sq Ft
Midtown Nashville
$2,381/month
742 Sq Ft
Germantown
$2,157/month
724 Sq Ft
Southeast Nashville
$1,492/month
720 Sq Ft
SoBro
$2,528/month
770 Sq Ft
The District
$2,550/month
773 Sq Ft
West End Nashville
$2,120/month
726 Sq Ft
South Nashville
$2,017/month
684 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Nashville is $1,706, you’ll want to make about $5,686 per month or $68,232 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Nashville is 1.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,567 - $2,399. You can expect to pay 0.4% less for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 8.8% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Nashville we think you'll love

Albion in the Gulch

Albion in the Gulch

645 Division St,
Nashville, TN 37203

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,579 - $6,220

The Landry

The Landry

100 Hickory Highlands Dr,
Antioch, TN 37013

1-2 Beds | $900 - $2,290

IMT Germantown

IMT Germantown

1100 3rd Ave N,
Nashville, TN 37208

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,610 - $3,555

Livano Nations

Livano Nations

4000 Dr Walter S Davis Blvd,
Nashville, TN 37209

1-3 Beds | $1,650 - $3,315

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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