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SoBro 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
$1,955
Effective rent
$1,766
Vs. Nashville median
-22%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
66

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.1k$1.5k$1.9k$2.3kJan ’24Jul ’24Dec ’24May ’25Oct ’25Mar ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,702
+6.1% YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$1,955
-1.3% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,310
-16.5% 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

SoBro renting, answered

What is the average rent in SoBro?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in SoBro is $1,955 per month, based on 72 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,955 for a 1 bedroom and $2,310 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in SoBro going up or down?
Median asking rent in SoBro is down 1.3% compared with a year ago.
Is SoBro more expensive than Nashville overall?
SoBro's median asking rent is 22% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,500.

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