Average Rent in Nashville, TN
57 apartment buildings, 1557 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,293/mo
market average
Cheapest
$908/mo
Rutledge Flats
Properties
57
tracked daily
Units
1557
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 57 properties in Nashville, TN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Nashville, TN Rent Prices
All 57 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Rutledge Flats
622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Martin Flats
465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
S&S Property Management, Inc.
129 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
The Canvas Apartments
2814 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
Infinity Lofts in the Gulch
320 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Olympus Midtown
1700 State St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
The Flats at Laurel & Pine
901 Cherokee Ave, Nashville, TN 37207, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutledge Flats 622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA | $908 | $971 | $5.22 | 4.6 (98) | 42 |
| 2 | Martin Flats 465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $925 | $985 | $5.53 | 4.2 (109) | 21 |
| 3 | S&S Property Management, Inc. 129 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1.07 | 2.6 (44) | 1 |
| 4 | The Canvas Apartments 2814 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1.62 | 4.2 (176) | 3 |
| 5 | Infinity Lofts in the Gulch 320 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $1,211 | $1,826 | $2.21 | 3.8 (190) | 23 |
| 6 | Olympus Midtown 1700 State St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA | $1,311 | $1,549 | $2.12 | 4.8 (189) | 5 |
| 7 | The Flats at Laurel & Pine 901 Cherokee Ave, Nashville, TN 37207, USA | $1,340 | $2,178 | $1.94 | 4.1 (135) | 11 |
Explore Each Property
Rutledge Flats
4.6 (98)622 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Martin Flats
4.2 (109)465 Humphreys St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
S&S Property Management, Inc.
2.6 (44)129 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
The Canvas Apartments
4.2 (176)2814 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
Infinity Lofts in the Gulch
3.8 (190)320 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Olympus Midtown
4.8 (189)1700 State St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Nashville, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Nashville, TN is $2,293 per month, based on 1557 units across 57 apartment communities. Prices range from $908 at Rutledge Flats to $4,003 at NOVEL Edgehill Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,693/mo | $908/mo | 345 |
| 1 Bed | $2,159/mo | $1,199/mo | 783 |
| 2 Bed | $2,980/mo | $1,095/mo | 409 |
| 3 Bed | $3,869/mo | $2,684/mo | 20 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Nashville, TN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Nashville, TN averages $2,159/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,980/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 $2,293/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 ($908/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/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) | $2,293 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $5,747/mo |
Population
684,298
Median household income
$75,197
Census median rent
$1,486/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN | $2,184 | -5% | 14 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,566 | -32% | 12 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,462 | -36% | 11 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $1,707 | -26% | 8 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | $1,582 | -31% | 7 |
| Hendersonville, TN | $1,579 | -31% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nashville, TN?
The average rent in Nashville, TN is $2,293 per month, based on 1557 units across 57 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Nashville, TN?
The lowest available rent in Nashville, TN starts at $908 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 $2,159/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,199/mo across 783 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Nashville, TN average $2,980/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 409 units currently listed.
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