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Melrose-Waverly Rent Trends

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

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Median asking rent
$1,755
Effective rent
$1,615
Vs. Nashville median
-16%
Avg days to lease
38
Active rentals now
132

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.3k$1.5k$1.7k$1.9kSep ’23Mar ’24Sep ’24Mar ’25Sep ’25Mar ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,482
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$1,699
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,398
— 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

Melrose-Waverly renting, answered

What is the average rent in Melrose-Waverly?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Melrose-Waverly is $1,755 per month, based on 212 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,699 for a 1 bedroom and $2,398 for a 2 bedroom.
Is Melrose-Waverly more expensive than Nashville overall?
Melrose-Waverly's median asking rent is 16% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,085.
How quickly do rentals lease in Melrose-Waverly?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Melrose-Waverly leased in an average of 38 days, with 132 active listings on the market right now.

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