Average Rent in Nashville, TN
90 apartment buildings, 2041 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Nashville, TNCheapest
$922/mo
Rutledge Flats
Properties
90
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Units
2041
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 90 properties in Nashville, TN.
Average rent trend, last 6 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Nashville, TN Rent Prices
All 90 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Rutledge Flats
622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Ryman Lofts
100 Middleton St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Martin Flats
465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Rex Court Apartments
331 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN 37217, USA
Argyle Avenue
755 E Argyle Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Lenore Garden Apartments
601 Crutcher St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
NOVEL Edgehill Apartments
801 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutledge Flats 622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA | $922 | $953 | $4.75/ft² | 4.6 (98) | 8 |
| 2 | Ryman Lofts 100 Middleton St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA | $976 | $1,203 | $1.16/ft² | 3.5 (15) | 5 |
| 3 | Martin Flats 465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $978 | $998 | $5.35/ft² | 4.2 (109) | 5 |
| 4 | Rex Court Apartments 331 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN 37217, USA | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1.44/ft² | 3.6 (53) | 26 |
| 5 | Argyle Avenue 755 E Argyle Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $1,196 | $1,327 | $1.65/ft² | 4 (12) | 2 |
| 6 | Lenore Garden Apartments 601 Crutcher St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA | $1,200 | $1,267 | -- | 3.9 (51) | 3 |
| 7 | NOVEL Edgehill Apartments 801 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $1,220 | $1,732 | $2.11/ft² | 4.8 (82) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Rutledge Flats
4.6 (98)622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Ryman Lofts
3.5 (15)100 Middleton St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Martin Flats
4.2 (109)465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Rex Court Apartments
3.6 (53)331 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN 37217, USA
Argyle Avenue
4 (12)755 E Argyle Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Lenore Garden Apartments
3.9 (51)601 Crutcher St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
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Nashville, TN neighborhoods
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Nashville, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Nashville, TN is $2,295 per month, based on 2041 units across 90 apartment communities. Prices range from $922 at Rutledge Flats to $7,823 at The Place at Fifth + Broadway.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,701/mo | $922/mo | 327 |
| 1 Bed | $2,079/mo | $976/mo | 1114 |
| 2 Bed | $2,984/mo | $1,200/mo | 546 |
| 3 Bed | $3,402/mo | $1,300/mo | 53 |
| 4 Bed | $2,126/mo | $2,126/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Nashville, TN apartments earn?
The 26 buildings we can estimate generate about $13M in rental revenue per month ($158M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Neuhoff Residences | $1.1M/mo | $2,617 / $2,197 | 94% | 543 |
| 2.Modera Riverview | $931K/mo | $2,584 / $2,515 | 93% | 400 |
| 3.Modera Germantown | $867K/mo | $2,435 / $2,435 | 89% | 400 |
| 4.Alcove | $859K/mo | $2,939 / $2,675 | 90% | 356 |
| 5.The Burnham | $838K/mo | $2,686 / $2,950 | 87% | 328 |
| 21 more estimated buildings | $8.6M/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Nashville, TN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Nashville, TN averages $2,079/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,984/mo. At the local median household income of $75,197, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Nashville, TN at $1,486/mo. The current tracked market average runs 54% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Nashville, TN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Nashville
Demand in the Nashville rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- HCA Healthcare
- Nissan North America
- Vanderbilt University
- Bridgestone Americas
- Amazon
Mean one-way commute in Nashville, TN is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Nashville, TN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$92,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,295/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($922/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Nashville, TN is $75,197 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Nashville, TN
Overall prices in Nashville, TN runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Nashville, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,295 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $5,749/mo |
Population
684,298
Median household income
$75,197
Census median rent
$1,486/mo
Census rent burden
30.8%
Median age
34.4
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Tennessee
How Nashville, TN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Nashville, TN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN | $2,046 | -11% | +0.6% | 22 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,531 | -33% | +0.1% | 20 |
| Smyrna, TN | $1,746 | -24% | +4.2% | 17 |
| Spring Hill, TN | $1,647 | -28% | -2.1% | 14 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,334 | -42% | -3.4% | 13 |
| Kingsport, TN | $1,322 | -42% | +3.4% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nashville, TN?
The average rent in Nashville, TN is $2,295 per month, based on 2041 units across 90 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Nashville, TN?
The median asking rent in Nashville, TN is $2,130 per month, computed from 2041 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,295/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Nashville, TN?
The lowest available rent in Nashville, TN starts at $922 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?
1-bedroom apartments in Nashville, TN average $2,079/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $976/mo across 1114 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Nashville, TN average $2,984/mo. Units start from $1,200/mo across 546 units currently listed.
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