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Madison 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
$1,100
Effective rent
$1,100
Vs. Nashville median
-47%
Avg days to lease
24
Active rentals now
48

Median asking rent over time

$1.1k$1.4k$1.8k$2.1kJul ’24Nov ’24Mar ’25Jul ’25Dec ’25Apr ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$995
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$1,228
— YoY · as of August 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

Madison renting, answered

What is the average rent in Madison?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Madison is $1,100 per month, based on 16 leased listings. By size, the median is $995 for a 1 bedroom and $1,228 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Madison more expensive than Nashville overall?
Madison's median asking rent is 47% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,085.
How quickly do rentals lease in Madison?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Madison leased in an average of 24 days, with 48 active listings on the market right now.

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