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The Gulch 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
$2,103
Effective rent
$1,674
Vs. Nashville median
-16%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
92

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.6k$2.0k$2.5k$3.0kNov ’23May ’24Nov ’24May ’25Nov ’25Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$1,720
YoY · as of July 2026
1 bedroom
$2,103
-0.1% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,834
-3.6% YoY · as of July 2026
3+ bedroom
$4,650
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

The Gulch renting, answered

What is the average rent in The Gulch?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in The Gulch is $2,103 per month, based on 118 leased listings. By size, the median is $2,103 for a 1 bedroom and $2,834 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in The Gulch going up or down?
Median asking rent in The Gulch is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
Is The Gulch more expensive than Nashville overall?
The Gulch's median asking rent is 16% below the Nashville citywide median of $2,500.

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