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South Nashville Rent Trends

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

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Median asking rent
$986
Effective rent
$890
Vs. Nashville median
-61%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
42

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$750$1.3k$1.8k$2.2kAug ’24Dec ’24Apr ’25Aug ’25Dec ’25Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$986
-4.7% YoY · as of June 2026
1 bedroom
$2,010
+8.9% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$2,995
+4.0% YoY · as of June 2026

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

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

South Nashville renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Nashville?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in South Nashville is $986 per month, based on 74 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,010 for a 1 bedroom and $2,995 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in South Nashville going up or down?
Median asking rent in South Nashville is down 46.6% compared with a year ago.
Is South Nashville more expensive than Nashville overall?
South Nashville's median asking rent is 61% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,500.

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