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South Nashville 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
$1,724
Effective rent
$1,444
Vs. Nashville median
-17%
Avg days to lease
—
Active rentals now
117

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$900$1.4k$1.9k$2.4kMay ’24Oct ’24Mar ’25Aug ’25Jan ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,380
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$1,932
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,847
— YoY · as of August 2026
3+ bedroom
$2,697
— YoY · as of April 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

South Nashville renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Nashville?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in South Nashville is $1,724 per month, based on 180 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,932 for a 1 bedroom and $2,847 for a 2 bedroom.
Is South Nashville more expensive than Nashville overall?
South Nashville's median asking rent is 17% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,085.

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