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The Gulch Rent Trends

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

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

Median asking rent
$2,371
Effective rent
$2,136
Vs. Nashville median
+17%
Avg days to lease
47
Active rentals now
456

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.6k$2.1k$2.7k$3.2kJul ’23Feb ’24Sep ’24Apr ’25Nov ’25Sep ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,843
— YoY · as of September 2026
1 bedroom
$2,206
— YoY · as of September 2026
2 bedroom
$3,120
— YoY · as of September 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,850
— YoY · as of September 2026

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

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

The Gulch renting, answered

What is the average rent in The Gulch?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent in The Gulch is $2,371 per month, based on 699 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,206 for a 1 bedroom and $3,120 for a 2 bedroom.
Is The Gulch more expensive than Nashville overall?
The Gulch's median asking rent is 17% above the Nashville citywide median of $2,035.
How quickly do rentals lease in The Gulch?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in The Gulch leased in an average of 47 days, with 456 active listings on the market right now.

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