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South Nashville 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
$993
Effective rent
$921
Vs. Nashville median
-60%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
45

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$750$1.3k$1.8k$2.2kAug ’24Dec ’24Apr ’25Aug ’25Dec ’25Apr ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$993
+8.8% YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$1,932
+4.3% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,959
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

South Nashville renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Nashville?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in South Nashville is $993 per month, based on 46 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,932 for a 1 bedroom and $2,959 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in South Nashville going up or down?
Median asking rent in South Nashville is down 46.4% compared with a year ago.
Is South Nashville more expensive than Nashville overall?
South Nashville's median asking rent is 60% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,500.

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