The Average Rent in Nashville (July 2025)

The Nashville rental market can feel all over the place. One minute you’re seeing luxury high-rises downtown, the next, you hear people say the city’s still affordable. The truth? It depends where you look — and what you want in a place.

Here’s a breakdown of what rent actually looks like in Nashville this summer — plus real average prices for the most popular neighborhoods to help you plan your search.

📊 Nashville Rent Snapshot — July 2025

Citywide, here’s what you can expect right now:

  • Studios average between $1,600 and $1,700/month

  • 1-bedrooms average $1,700 to $1,800/month

  • 2-bedrooms average $2,000 to $2,200/month

  • 3-bedrooms tend to fall between $2,400 and $2,600/month

But those are just citywide averages. Prices vary a lot depending on the neighborhood, the age of the building, and the amenities.

💡 Where You’ll See Higher Rent Prices

Some areas in Nashville consistently come in above the city average, especially if you’re looking at newer properties with modern finishes, premium amenities, or highly walkable locations close to dining, entertainment, and major employers.

Here’s what rent looks like in the most popular higher-priced areas:

  • Downtown Nashville — Average rent is about $2,515/month

  • The Gulch — Around $2,466/month

  • Midtown / Vanderbilt area — Around $2,278/month

  • Germantown — Roughly $2,195/month

  • WeHo (Wedgewood-Houston) — About $1,903/month

  • 12 South — Typically falls between $1,900 and $2,200/month

  • East Nashville — Median rent sits around $2,397/month, but more affordable options are available in certain pockets

These areas tend to offer newer apartments, rooftop pools, fitness centers, coworking spaces, and easy access to Nashville’s most popular spots — but they also come with a higher price tag.

🏡 More Affordable Areas to Explore

If stretching your budget is a priority, there are several parts of town where average rents come in below the citywide average — without sacrificing lifestyle or convenience.

Here’s what rent looks like in some of the more affordable spots:

  • The Nations — Around $1,718/month

  • Madison — Some of the best value in town, averaging around $1,393/month

  • Antioch — Budget-friendly with a wide range of options, averaging $1,505/month

  • Bellevue — Suburban feel with rents averaging $1,645/month

  • Donelson / Hermitage — Near the airport, easy access to downtown, averaging about $1,481/month

These areas offer a wide mix of apartment types — from older, budget-friendly communities to newer properties with competitive pricing. You’ll often find more space, quieter streets, and easier highway access — all while staying relatively close to downtown Nashville.

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🗝️ Quick Takeaways:

  • Citywide average rent: $1,700 to $1,800 for a 1-bedroom

  • You’ll pay more in The Gulch, Downtown, Midtown, Germantown, WeHo, 12 South, and East Nashville.

  • More affordable options exist in The Nations, Madison, Antioch, Bellevue, and Donelson

  • Summer move-in specials (1 to 3 months free) are common — but they lease quickly

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