Madison Rent Trends
Nashville, TN · May 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,000
- Effective rent
- $2,000
- Vs. Nashville median
- -23%
- Avg days to lease
- 19
- Active rentals now
- 50
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,795
+34.5% YoY · as of August 2025
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
Madison renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Madison?
- As of May 2026, the median asking rent in Madison is $2,000 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,795 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Madison going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Madison is down 1.4% compared with a year ago.
- Is Madison more expensive than Nashville overall?
- Madison's median asking rent is 23% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,600.
- How quickly do rentals lease in Madison?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in Madison leased in an average of 19 days, with 50 active listings on the market right now.
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