Average rent in Nashville, TN
November 2026. Based on 233 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Tennessee | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,110 | 2 | about the same | 41% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,367 | $925 | 87 | about the same | 3% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,624 | $1,025 | 81 | about the same | 3% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $2,007 | $325 | 52 | about the same | about the same |
| 4+ bedroom | $3,471 | $1,326 | 11 | about the same | 5% higher |
| All sizes | $1,699 | $325 | 233 | about the same | 2% lower |
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What rent costs in Nashville, TN
A 1-bedroom averages $1,367, a 2-bedroom averages $1,624, a 3-bedroom averages $2,007 and a 4+ bedroom averages $3,471 a month. Overall, rent in Nashville, TN is 2% lower than the US average of $1,735 and about the same than the Tennessee average of $1,698.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Nashville needs about $4,550 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Nashville, TN?
The average rent in Nashville, TN is $1,699 a month across 233 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Nashville?
A 1-bedroom in Nashville, TN averages $1,367 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Nashville?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,550 a month after tax.
Is rent in Nashville higher than the US average?
Rent in Nashville, TN is 2% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.