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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,574 per month, a 3.15% decrease from last years average of $2,658.

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

In Downtown Nashville, studios rent for $1,878 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,165 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,505 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 $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

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

In Downtown Nashville, 78% of households rent while 22% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Nashville is $2,574, a 3.15% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,658.

Studio Apartments at $1,878 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 $2,165, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,505 offer 1,166 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,574	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,878	574 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,165	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,505	1,166 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN have decreased by 3.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,658 to $2,574.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 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?

1,264 or 78% of the households in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN are renter-occupied while 349 or 22% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

Elysian Park $1,094/month

Caldwell Hall $1,148/month

Oakhill $1,158/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,847/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

Downtown Nashville $2,574/month

8th Avenue South $2,695/month

Demonbreun Hill $2,829/month

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

Average Rent in Nashville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Demonbreun Hill	$2,829
8th Avenue South	$2,695
Downtown Nashville	$2,574
Edgehill	$2,522
SoBro	$2,505
The Gulch	$2,468
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,345
Robertson	$2,335
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,288
Germantown	$2,239
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,222
Green Hills	$2,147
West End - West End Circle	$2,127
Music Row	$2,033
Berry Hill	$2,012
West End Park	$1,994
Preston Taylor	$1,966
Metro Center	$1,924
Sylvan Park	$1,893
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,890
East Hill	$1,860
Hope Gardens	$1,852
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,847
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,826
Elliston Place	$1,794
The Nations	$1,772
Fisk	$1,752
Buena Vista	$1,691
Bellevue	$1,673
Melrose	$1,649
Watkins Park	$1,636
Inglewood	$1,628
Maxwell Heights	$1,605
Hillwood	$1,570
Spence Lane	$1,558
Talbot's Corner	$1,534
Valley Brook	$1,521
Hillwood Heights	$1,504
Lennox Village	$1,488
Crieve Hall	$1,481
Charlotte Park	$1,478
Glencliff	$1,476
Donelson	$1,431
Nashboro Village	$1,424
Cayce	$1,368
Southern Hills	$1,367
White Bridge	$1,366
Whispering Hills	$1,360
Woodbine	$1,360
Glengarry Park	$1,356
Plus Park	$1,330
Haywood Acres	$1,284
Williams Bend	$1,281
Four Maples	$1,270
Copperfield Terrace	$1,242
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,239
Capitol View	$1,214
Patricia Heights	$1,161
Oakhill	$1,158
Caldwell Hall	$1,148
Elysian Park	$1,094

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Nashville is 4% lower than in 8th Avenue South

$2,574

Downtown Nashville rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $2,574

$2,695

8th Avenue South rent is 5% higher than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,695

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.