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Apartments for Rent in 12 South, Nashville, TN

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  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
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    2310 12Th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
    1 BED $1,739+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a coffee table.
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    924 B Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
    4 BEDS $5,200
  • A pink bedroom with a pink chair and a pink blanket with a ballerina design.
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    924 B Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
    4 BEDS $5,200
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    2350 8Th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37204
    STUDIO $1,461+
    1 BED $1,415+
    2 BEDS $1,850+
  • a living room with a large couch and a television
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    2300 8Th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
    1 BED $1,231+
    2 BEDS $1,877+
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a living room
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    3401 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204
    2 BEDS $1,825+
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    2101 Portland Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
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    1 BED $1,749+
    2 BEDS $1,857+
  • A living room with a brown leather chair and a white couch.
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    1900 Lombardy Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215
    4 BEDS $3,600
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    1601 15Th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
    3 BEDS $3,700
  • A modern living room with a wooden table and chairs.
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    1901 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $1,519+
    2 BEDS $2,250
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    2104 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
    STUDIO $1,499+
    1 BED $1,790+
    2 BEDS $2,764
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  • A courtyard surrounded by buildings with a black fence.
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    1504 18Th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
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    1 BED $1,400
    2 BEDS $1,499
  • A living room with a couch, coffee table, and lamp.
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    2118 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
    1 BED $1,600
  • a living room with a couch and a table with antlers on it
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    1620 21St Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
    STUDIO $1,715
    1 BED $1,675
    2 BEDS $2,725
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
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    2122 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
    1 BED $1,650
  • A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.
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    2005 Capers Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
    STUDIO $999
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black dishwasher.
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    2139 Acklen Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
    2 BEDS $2,100
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    2606 Fessey Park Road, Nashville, TN 37204
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    2606 Fessey Park Road, Nashville, TN 37204
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    1 BED $1,370+
    2 BEDS $1,925+
  • a brick building with a balcony and a staircase
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    Edgehill & 18Th Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
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  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
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    704 Berry Road, Nashville, TN 37204
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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    3504 Pleasant Valley Rd, Nashville, TN 37204
    2 BEDS $1,600
  • A modern living room with a blue sofa and a glass coffee table.
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    1021 South St, Nashville, TN 37203
    STUDIO $1,520+
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,915
  • A living room with a blue couch and a brown ottoman.
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    4110 Rockdale Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
    2 BEDS $3,400
  • A modern building with a black and brown exterior and glass windows.
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    2140 Byrum Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
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Getting around in 12 South, TN

83 /100
Very Walkable
33 /100
Some Transit
75 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 75

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in 12 South, Nashville, TN last updated?

Prices and availability in 12 South, Nashville, TN were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in 12 South, Nashville, TN?

The best apartment in 12 South, Nashville, TN is: 12 South.

What is the average rent in 12 South, Nashville, TN?

The average rent in 12 South, Nashville, TN is $1,824.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 12 South, Nashville, TN?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 12 South, Nashville, TN is between $1,739 and $3,417.

What type of rental buildings are in 12 South, Nashville, TN?

In 12 South 55% of the housing is rented out compared to 45% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 35% of 12 South’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 48% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

Living in 12 South, Nashville, TN

Bordered by Wedgewood Avenue, Kirkwood Avenue, Gale Lane and Belmont Boulevard, 12 South is one of Nashville's trendiest neighborhoods - an organic hotspot that only becomes more desirable with each passing year.

Although renters are only four miles south of the downtown area, many choose to exclusively support the neighborhood's many unique local restaurants, coffeeshops, nightlife scenes and boutique stores found on 12th Street. In fact, many of the renters who opt to raise families while working remotely never feel compelled to leave the neighborhood. To that end, the public schools in 12 South are Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, John T. Moore Middle School and Hillsboro High School.

Rentals in 12 South are also close to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital.

Renting in 12 South, Nashville, TN

Renters in 12 South are within walking distance of shops and restaurants, along with a wide variety of rentals to choose from. Specifically, 12 South has mid-rise apartments for rent in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, many with flat roofs, large windows, and amenities such as rooftop pools and fitness centers. Otherwise, 12 South has a fair number of new, single-family houses and restored craftsman houses for rent, along with bungalows and cottage-style rentals, as well. Most of the single-family houses for rent in 12 South have one to four bedrooms, pitched roofs, and columns or pillars with balconies or patios. These rentals are perfectly symmetrical and incorporate wood, brick or stone designs.

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12 South, Nashville, TN demographics

  • 2,789Total Population
  • 1,527 Female
    1,262 Male
  • 27Median Age

In total, 12 South, Nashville, TN has 2,789 residents, 1,527 women and 1,262 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of 12 South’s population is 27.

Amenities in 12 South, Nashville, TN

True to the name of the neighborhood, 12th Avenue South is where renters will find a highly walkable strip of restaurants (try Bar Taco for Mexican, Josephine for contemporary dishes, and Urban Grub for a Southern seafood menu), boutique shopping and mural artwork. Renters especially enjoy shopping at Summer Classics, Planet Cowboy, and Hero, as well as a custom denim store called imogene + willie. For a shopping mall experience, renters go to The Mall at Green Hills (two miles southwest via Belmont Boulevard). Meanwhile, the Sevier Community Center - located at Sevier Park - offers renters a gym, a running track, a community room, playgrounds and a park with a walking trail. Plus, the Lila D. Bunch Library is one mile north and the Nashville Public Library of Green Hills is two miles south.

12 South, Nashville, TN households

  • 408 Family
    595 Non-family
  • 200 Children
    802 No Children
  • 1,002Total Number of Households
  • 1.36Average People Per Household
  • $97,901Median Household Income

There is a total of 1,002 households in 12 South, Nashville, TN. Of these, 200 have children and 802 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 408 family households and 595 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in 12 South is 1.36 people, on average. The median household annual income in 12 South equals $97,901, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,730.

Transportation in 12 South, Nashville, TN

Public transportation is provided to renters in 12 South by WeGo Public Transit. Namely, Bus Route 17 runs north-south directly through 12 South, taking renters from Green Hills to downtown Nashville and stopping at Edgehill and The Gulch along the way. Bus Route 7 also runs north-south from Green Hill to downtown Nashville (just west of 12 South) taking renters through Hillsboro West End and Music Row. Or, Bus Route 75 takes renters east-west from north Nashville to Southside Neighborhood, passing Watkins Park, Chestnut Hill and Edgehill (where 12 South renters go to connect with this route). ADA-compliant services are also offered to senior renters and renters with a disability. Finally, the closest major airport when renting in 12 South is Nashville International Airport (10 miles west).

12 South, Nashville, TN education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in 12 South, Nashville, TN have no high school education, 17% went to high-school, and 31% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 24% hold a Graduate Degree.

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