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Madison 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
$965
Effective rent
$965
Vs. Nashville median
-53%
Avg days to lease
22
Active rentals now
58

Median asking rent over time

$1.0k$1.4k$1.8k$2.1kJul ’24Nov ’24Mar ’25Jul ’25Dec ’25Apr ’26Sep ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$906
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$1,250
— YoY · as of September 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

Madison renting, answered

What is the average rent in Madison?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Madison is $965 per month, based on 12 leased listings. By size, the median is $906 for a 1 bedroom and $1,250 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Madison more expensive than Nashville overall?
Madison's median asking rent is 53% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,035.
How quickly do rentals lease in Madison?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Madison leased in an average of 22 days, with 58 active listings on the market right now.

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