What is the average apartment size in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN?

The average size for a Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Nashville?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,617 per month, a 0.93% increase from last years average of $2,593.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Nashville?

In Downtown Nashville, studios rent for $1,867 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,216 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,529 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Nashville?

The typical apartment in Downtown Nashville offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Nashville?

Studio apartments in Downtown Nashville average 574 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 728 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,166 sq. ft.

Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Nashville?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Nashville ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Nashville?

In Downtown Nashville, 73% of households rent while 27% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Nashville is $2,617, a 0.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,593.

Studio Apartments at $1,867 offer the most budget-friendly option with 574 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $2,216, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,529 offer 1,166 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,617	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,867	574 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,216	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,529	1,166 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN have increased by 0.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,593 to $2,617.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN (31%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN?

1,076 or 73% of the households in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN are renter-occupied while 392 or 27% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

Caldwell Hall $1,086/month

Oakhill $1,153/month

Capitol View $1,188/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,809/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

8th Avenue South $2,533/month

SoBro $2,610/month

Downtown Nashville $2,617/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Nashville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Nashville	$2,617
SoBro	$2,610
8th Avenue South	$2,533
Edgehill	$2,457
Robertson	$2,354
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,346
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,234
Germantown	$2,230
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,188
Green Hills	$2,146
Demonbreun Hill	$2,117
West End - West End Circle	$2,020
Music Row	$2,010
Elliston Place	$1,973
East Hill	$1,951
Sylvan Park	$1,944
Berry Hill	$1,938
Metro Center	$1,912
West End Park	$1,898
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,883
Hope Gardens	$1,853
Buena Vista	$1,796
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,783
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,768
Fisk	$1,718
Melrose	$1,655
Bellevue	$1,649
Hillwood	$1,644
Watkins Park	$1,644
The Nations	$1,629
Spence Lane	$1,612
Maxwell Heights	$1,609
Crieve Hall	$1,601
Talbot's Corner	$1,546
Lennox Village	$1,537
Inglewood	$1,537
Valley Brook	$1,531
Charlotte Park	$1,505
Hillwood Heights	$1,501
Glencliff	$1,486
Glengarry Park	$1,430
Donelson	$1,422
Southern Hills	$1,410
Nashboro Village	$1,361
White Bridge	$1,353
Cayce	$1,344
Woodbine	$1,315
Plus Park	$1,311
Haywood Acres	$1,300
Whispering Hills	$1,297
Four Maples	$1,260
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,255
Copperfield Terrace	$1,225
Patricia Heights	$1,217
Williams Bend	$1,212
Capitol View	$1,188
Oakhill	$1,153
Caldwell Hall	$1,086

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Nashville is 3% higher than in 8th Avenue South

$2,617

Downtown Nashville rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $2,617

$2,533

8th Avenue South rent is 3% lower than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,533

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Nashville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.