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Madison Rent Trends

Nashville, TN · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026

Median asking rent
$975
Effective rent
$975
Vs. Nashville median
-50%
Avg days to lease
23
Active rentals now
59

Median asking rent over time

$1.0k$1.4k$1.8k$2.1kJul ’24Dec ’24May ’25Oct ’25Apr ’26Oct ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$896
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$1,198
— YoY · as of October 2026

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026

Madison renting, answered

What is the average rent in Madison?
As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Madison is $975 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $896 for a 1 bedroom and $1,198 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Madison more expensive than Nashville overall?
Madison's median asking rent is 50% below the Nashville citywide median of $1,968.
How quickly do rentals lease in Madison?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Madison leased in an average of 23 days, with 59 active listings on the market right now.

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