Downtown Nashville Rent Trends
Nashville, TN · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,615
- Effective rent
- $2,595
- Vs. Nashville median
- +29%
- Avg days to lease
- 28
- Active rentals now
- 256
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,070
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,585
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$4,250
— YoY · as of September 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 September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
Downtown Nashville renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Downtown Nashville?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,615 per month, based on 249 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,585 for a 1 bedroom and $4,250 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Downtown Nashville more expensive than Nashville overall?
- Downtown Nashville's median asking rent is 29% above the Nashville citywide median of $2,035.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Downtown Nashville?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Downtown Nashville leased in an average of 28 days, with 256 active listings on the market right now.
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