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Melrose-Waverly Rent Trends

Nashville, TN · October 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)

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

Median asking rent
$1,664
Effective rent
$1,463
Vs. Nashville median
-15%
Avg days to lease
34
Active rentals now
126

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.4k$1.9k$2.4k$3.0kNov ’23May ’24Nov ’24May ’25Nov ’25May ’26Oct ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,332
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$1,650
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$2,134
— 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

Melrose-Waverly renting, answered

What is the average rent in Melrose-Waverly?
As of October 2026, the median asking rent in Melrose-Waverly is $1,664 per month, based on 210 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,650 for a 1 bedroom and $2,134 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Melrose-Waverly more expensive than Nashville overall?
Melrose-Waverly's median asking rent is 15% below the Nashville citywide median of $1,968.
How quickly do rentals lease in Melrose-Waverly?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Melrose-Waverly leased in an average of 34 days, with 126 active listings on the market right now.

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