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Melrose-Waverly Rent Trends

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

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Median asking rent
$1,670
Effective rent
$1,602
Vs. Nashville median
-33%
Avg days to lease
30
Active rentals now
97

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.3k$1.4k$1.7k$1.9kFeb ’24Jul ’24Dec ’24May ’25Oct ’25Mar ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,436
YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$1,670
+4.6% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,232
+5.9% YoY · as of July 2026

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

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Melrose-Waverly renting, answered

What is the average rent in Melrose-Waverly?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Melrose-Waverly is $1,670 per month, based on 110 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,670 for a 1 bedroom and $2,232 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Melrose-Waverly going up or down?
Median asking rent in Melrose-Waverly is up 4.6% compared with a year ago.
Is Melrose-Waverly more expensive than Nashville overall?
Melrose-Waverly's median asking rent is 33% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,500.
How quickly do rentals lease in Melrose-Waverly?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Melrose-Waverly leased in an average of 30 days, with 97 active listings on the market right now.

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