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Average Rent in Nashville, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Nashville, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,842/mo
▼ 0.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,684/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
Compare average rent across Nashville, TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Nashville | $2,633 | $2,055 | 1 | 29 |
| Bells Bend | $2,489 | $1,726 | 1 | 20 |
| Nashville 37228 | $2,416 | $1,503 | 2 | 74 |
| Edgehill | $2,373 | $911 | 32 | 1270 |
| Talbot's Corner | $2,235 | $1,340 | 4 | 108 |
| North Nashville | $2,111 | $1,520 | 5 | 66 |
| Nashville 37210 | $2,010 | $1,342 | 6 | 145 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Nashville, TN?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Nashville, TN is $3,842 per month across 9 apartment communities and 20 available units. Rents have decreased $14 (0.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is River House Apartments starting at $2,684/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,842/mo.
Prices range from $2,684 to $5,594 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Nashville, TN Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Nashville, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Nashville, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House Apartments | $2,684/mo | $2,684/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Eleven North Apartments | $2,980/mo | $3,003/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Haven at the Gulch | $3,134/mo | $3,134/mo | 1 | 4 |
| The Flats at Laurel & Pine | $3,199/mo | $3,322/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Emblem Park | $3,340/mo | $3,394/mo | 4 | 5 |
| The Guthrie North Gulch | $3,646/mo | $3,646/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Aspire Gulch | $3,946/mo | $4,327/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Nashville, TN Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Nashville, TN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$154,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,842/mo.
Comfortable income
$184,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,684/mo), you need to earn at least $107,000/year.
Median household income in Nashville, TN is $75,197 , about 59% 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) | $3,842 |
| Utilities | $460 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $1,096 |
| Healthcare | $535 |
| Other goods and services | $855 |
| Estimated total | $7,296/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.
Explore Nashville, TN Apartments
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