Downtown Nashville Rent Trends
Nashville, TN · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,575
- Effective rent
- $2,560
- Vs. Nashville median
- +24%
- Avg days to lease
- 21
- Active rentals now
- 258
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,975
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,575
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,895
— YoY · as of August 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,786
— YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Downtown Nashville renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Downtown Nashville?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,575 per month, based on 376 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,575 for a 1 bedroom and $3,895 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Downtown Nashville more expensive than Nashville overall?
- Downtown Nashville's median asking rent is 24% above the Nashville citywide median of $2,085.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Downtown Nashville?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Downtown Nashville leased in an average of 21 days, with 258 active listings on the market right now.
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