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The District Rent Trends

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

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

Median asking rent
$3,094
Effective rent
$2,424
Vs. Nashville median
+57%
Avg days to lease
—
Active rentals now
190

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.3k$1.9k$2.6k$3.3kMay ’24Dec ’24May ’25Oct ’25Mar ’26Oct ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,199
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$2,956
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$4,831
— YoY · as of October 2026

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

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

The District renting, answered

What is the average rent in The District?
As of October 2026, the median asking rent in The District is $3,094 per month, based on 254 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,956 for a 1 bedroom and $4,831 for a 2 bedroom.
Is The District more expensive than Nashville overall?
The District's median asking rent is 57% above the Nashville citywide median of $1,968.

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