← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Nashville, TN, over the past three years
Rent in Nashville, TN
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,834
1-year change
+0.2%
3-year change
+0.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.8%
Rents in Nashville rose +0.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Nashville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,834 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,830 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,827 |
| May 2026 | $1,817 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,806 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,795 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,791 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,790 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,793 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,801 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,811 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,821 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,830 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,834 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,830 |
| May 2025 | $1,825 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,817 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,806 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,796 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,788 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,787 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,789 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,802 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,815 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,827 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,831 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,828 |
| May 2024 | $1,819 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,805 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,798 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,786 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,779 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,774 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,785 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,801 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,814 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,819 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,330 |
City typical rent × TN bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 37013 | $1,577 | +1.0% |
| 37076 | $1,477 | −0.9% |
| 37115 | $1,494 | −0.7% |
| 37138 | $2,122 | +5.5% |
| 37201 | $2,037 | +7.6% |
| 37203 | $2,162 | −2.2% |
| 37204 | $1,867 | +0.2% |
| 37205 | $2,218 | +1.4% |
| 37206 | $2,146 | +2.5% |
| 37207 | $1,957 | +1.3% |
| 37208 | $2,164 | +0.5% |
| 37209 | $1,832 | 0.0% |
| 37210 | $1,946 | +1.2% |
| 37211 | $1,455 | +0.3% |
| 37212 | $2,127 | +1.5% |
| 37214 | $1,606 | 0.0% |
| 37215 | $2,401 | +4.3% |
| 37216 | $2,101 | +1.3% |
| 37217 | $1,314 | −1.1% |
| 37218 | $2,369 | +7.7% |
| 37219 | $2,215 | −0.4% |
| 37221 | $1,623 | −0.2% |
| 37228 | $1,836 | −0.5% |
Negotiating a renewal in Nashville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Nashville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.2% to +7.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.