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Melrose-Waverly Rent Trends

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

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

Median asking rent
$1,704
Effective rent
$1,547
Vs. Nashville median
-16%
Avg days to lease
40
Active rentals now
96

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.4k$2.0k$2.8k$3.5kNov ’23May ’24Nov ’24May ’25Nov ’25May ’26Sep ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,401
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$1,650
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$2,289
— 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

Melrose-Waverly renting, answered

What is the average rent in Melrose-Waverly?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent in Melrose-Waverly is $1,704 per month, based on 224 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,650 for a 1 bedroom and $2,289 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 $2,035.
How quickly do rentals lease in Melrose-Waverly?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Melrose-Waverly leased in an average of 40 days, with 96 active listings on the market right now.

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