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$2,035
Median Rent
+5.1%
Rent YoY
21 days
Avg. Time to Lease
13,037
Active Rentals
$2,035
Median Rent
+5.1%
Rent YoY
21 days
Avg. Time to Lease
13,037
Active Rentals
September 2026 · the Abode Rent Index
This month in Nashville
As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Nashville, TN is $2,035 per month, up +5.1% from a year earlier.
Advertised net-effective rent — asking less advertised concessions — is $1,955, a median discount of +3.9% ($80/month) off asking.
In Nashville right now, the average listing leases in 21 days and 13,037 rentals are actively listed.
The District is the most expensive area tracked at $3,253 median, while Madison is the most affordable at $965.
Source: the Abode Rent Index, computed from leased listings across MLS and Abode-managed communities, updated monthly. How these numbers are calculated
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What is the average rent in Nashville?
A typical one-bedroom in Nashville rents for $1,582 and a two-bedroom for $1,836; across all unit sizes the median asking rent is $2,035 per month, per the Abode Rent Index (September 2026).
Are Nashville landlords offering concessions right now?
Yes. As of September 2026, newer and professionally managed Nashville buildings are advertising around +8.9% off — a net-effective rent of $1,529 versus $1,679 asking, roughly $150 a month back in your pocket. Abode tracks concessions across the market from leased-listing data, so our agents know which buildings are actually giving them.
How long does it take to rent an apartment in Nashville?
Over the last 90 days, the average Nashville rental leased in about 21 days on market, with roughly 13,037 rentals actively listed right now, per the Abode Rent Index (September 2026). A good agent moves fast on the ones that fit.
What are the best neighborhoods in Nashville?
The right one depends on how you live, but The Gulch, East Nashville, Green Hills, Downtown Nashville are among the Nashville neighborhoods our agents work most — each has a full Abode guide with current rents, walkability, and an honest read on what living there is like.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Nashville?
Most Nashville landlords look for gross income around 40 times the monthly rent — about three times rent as a monthly minimum. At the typical $2,035 rent, that's roughly $81,000 a year; a one-bedroom at $1,582 needs closer to $63,000.
Do I need an apartment locator in Nashville?
You don't need one — but a good one costs you nothing and saves you weeks. Abode's Nashville locating service is free to renters (the property pays us): a licensed local agent searches live MLS inventory plus Abode's exclusive buildings, builds your tour list, and negotiates on your behalf.
Is Abode a real estate brokerage in Nashville?
Yes — Abode Nashville is a licensed real-estate team serving Greater Nashville, with an office at 901 Woodland St, STE 104, Nashville, TN 37206. Reach us at (615) 669-7303 or [email protected].
Rent figures from the Abode Nashville Rent Index, updated monthly from leased listings.
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