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Nashville’s average rent reached $1,394 in January

Nashville’s average rent reached $1,394 in January after a 2.2% decrease since last year. With a renter share of 44%, Nashville is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices above the national average of $1,392. [View Full Report]

Nashville apartment rent report

Nashville’s average rent was $1,394 in January

Nashville’s average rent reached $1,394 in January after a 2.2% decrease since last year. With a renter share of 44%, Nashville is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices above the national average of $1,392.

The average rent for an apartment in Nashville saw a smaller decrease compared to Franklin ($1,443), where prices went down by 4.7% since last year. On the other hand, in Murfreesboro ($1,176), rent went up by 1.8%.

Nashville apartment rent report

What it costs to rent in the largest renter hubs in the Nashville area

The city with the largest renter share is Murfreesboro (46%), followed by Nashville, where there is a 44% renter share. Lebanon, with an average rent of $1,116, has the third largest share of renters (40%) and has experienced a rent increase of 3% since January 2020. In Smyrna, where 40% of the population are renters, the average rent is $1,106, going up by 0.7% in the past year. Apartments in Goodlettsville, where 37% of residents are renters, cost $1,188 per month, an increase of 4.3% in one year.

The priciest and cheapest cities for renters in the Nashville area

Franklin is the priciest city for renters in the Nashville area, with apartments renting for $1,443 per month. The average rent for apartments in Mount Juliet is $1,439, the second most expensive, while Nashville ($1,394) comes in third.

For renters in search of budget-friendly apartments, Smyrna's $1,106 average rent is the cheapest in the Nashville area followed by Lebanon's $1,116 rate. Gallatin rentals are the third least pricey on the list, with a $1,166 average rent.

Nashville apartment rent report

Methodology

RENTCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the United States. 

The data on average rents included in our reports comes directly from competitively-rented (market-rate) large-scale multifamily properties (50+ units in size), via telephone survey. The data is compiled and reported by our sister company Yardi Matrix, a business development and asset management tool for brokers, sponsors, banks and equity sources underwriting investments in the multifamily, office, industrial and self-storage sectors. Fully-affordable properties are not included in the survey and are not reported in rental rate averages. Local rent reports include only cities with a statistically-relevant stock of large-scale multifamily properties of 50+ units.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?

The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $678 and $5,337. Search 1 bedroom apartments in Nashville, TN.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Nashville, TN on RENTCafé?

There are 770 1 bedroom rentals available on RENTCafé. Prices and availability in Nashville, TN were last updated on 1 Mar 2021.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?

The average Nashville, TN 1 bedroom apartment size is 641 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Nashville, TN.

Nashville, TN Demographics

  • Total Population455,514
  • Female 218,860
    Male 236,653
  • Median Age33

Average Rent in Nashville, TN

  • Nashville, TN Average Rental Price, December 2020 $1,399 /mo

    Nashville, TN Apartment Rent Ranges

    • $501-$7001%
    • $701-$1,00019%
    • $1,001-$1,50049%
    • $1,501-$2,00020%
    • > $2,00010%

    Nashville, TN Rent Trends

    Average Rent Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Dec / 2020
    Nashville, TN $1,288 $1,280 $1,283 $1,320 $1,352 $1,343 $1,406 $1,432 $1,439 $1,415 $1,399
    National $1,373 $1,378 $1,381 $1,418 $1,428 $1,432 $1,468 $1,475 $1,477 $1,464 $1,462
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    Check out the average rent prices in Nashville by neighborhood.

    Nashville, TN Households

    • Total Number of Households190,191
    • Family 100,509
      Non-family 89,682
    • Children 47,865
      No Children 142,327
    • Average People Per Household2.32
    • Median Household Income$60,380
    • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,190

    Nashville, TN Education Statistics

    • No High School4%
    • Some High School33%
    • Some College24%
    • Associate Degree6%
    • Bachelor Degree32%

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Nashville, TN

    With a monthly rent as low as $831 and up to $5,337, 105 one bedroom apartments are available to rent in Nashville, TN. The average size for this type of apartment is 937 Sq.Ft., which is perfect for both singles and couples. For maximum efficiency in finding your future home, you should decide on the must-haves. Are you looking for an apartment in need of some TLC or are you interested in a one bedroom furnished apartment ready to move in? Do you want to go for a luxury extra large studio or do you prefer cheap one bedroom apartments? Regardless of your answer, we have you covered. Feel free to use our filters, sorting, saved searches and all the options created to help you manage your search and find your next apartment as soon as possible.

    3-in-1 one bedroom apartment: cheap, practical, enjoyable

    Since you’re here, chances are you are interested in single bedroom apartments for rent that won’t leave you broke. If you were to describe your definition of a great deal, we assume you’d summarize it as such: spend as little money as possible and get the most apartment out of it. We’re with you on this one! Affordable 1 bedroom apartments are not out of your reach: the lowest asking rent for such an apartment in Nashville, TN is $831. Yup, you’ve read that right. One bedroom apartments overtake studios in terms of square footage and they offer just enough space to fulfill your earnest need for privacy, for just a few extra dollars per month. If you prefer something smaller, one bedroom efficiency apartments are even cheaper and equally convenient. It is important that you find pleasure in your living space, so don’t focus just on the price, rather pick the apartment that measures up to your expectations and satisfies your aesthetic taste.

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