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The Gulch 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
$2,416
Effective rent
$2,008
Vs. Nashville median
+16%
Avg days to lease
37
Active rentals now
489

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.6k$2.1k$2.5k$3.0kJul ’23Jan ’24Jul ’24Jan ’25Jul ’25Jan ’26Aug ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,859
— YoY · as of August 2026
1 bedroom
$2,281
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$3,095
— YoY · as of August 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,788
— YoY · as of August 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

The Gulch renting, answered

What is the average rent in The Gulch?
As of August 2026, the median asking rent in The Gulch is $2,416 per month, based on 627 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,281 for a 1 bedroom and $3,095 for a 2 bedroom.
Is The Gulch more expensive than Nashville overall?
The Gulch's median asking rent is 16% above the Nashville citywide median of $2,085.
How quickly do rentals lease in The Gulch?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in The Gulch leased in an average of 37 days, with 489 active listings on the market right now.

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