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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,626 per month, a 2.07% decrease from last years average of $2,681.

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

In Downtown Nashville, studios rent for $1,888 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,231 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,570 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 734 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,167 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 32% 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 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Nashville is $2,626, a 2.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,681.

Studio Apartments at $1,888 offer the most budget-friendly option with 574 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 734 square feet for $2,231, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,570 offer 1,167 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,626	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,888	574 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,231	734 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,570	1,167 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN have decreased by 2.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,681 to $2,626.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN (32%) 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 $1,097/month

Patricia Heights $1,134/month

Caldwell Hall $1,144/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,864/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

8th Avenue South $2,623/month

Downtown Nashville $2,626/month

Demonbreun Hill $2,859/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	$2,859
Downtown Nashville	$2,626
8th Avenue South	$2,623
Edgehill	$2,548
SoBro	$2,503
The Gulch	$2,499
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,370
Robertson	$2,351
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,322
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,267
Germantown	$2,261
Green Hills	$2,157
West End - West End Circle	$2,151
Music Row	$2,052
Berry Hill	$2,042
West End Park	$2,024
Preston Taylor	$1,985
Metro Center	$1,948
East Hill	$1,910
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,902
Sylvan Park	$1,895
Hope Gardens	$1,868
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,839
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,828
Elliston Place	$1,821
Fisk	$1,821
The Nations	$1,770
Buena Vista	$1,699
Bellevue	$1,686
Watkins Park	$1,663
Melrose	$1,660
Maxwell Heights	$1,616
Spence Lane	$1,588
Hillwood	$1,581
Inglewood	$1,540
Talbot's Corner	$1,535
Valley Brook	$1,516
Hillwood Heights	$1,508
Lennox Village	$1,496
Glencliff	$1,494
Crieve Hall	$1,489
Charlotte Park	$1,486
Donelson	$1,454
Glengarry Park	$1,377
Southern Hills	$1,375
White Bridge	$1,375
Cayce	$1,371
Plus Park	$1,370
Whispering Hills	$1,352
Nashboro Village	$1,331
Woodbine	$1,331
Williams Bend	$1,327
Haywood Acres	$1,287
Four Maples	$1,253
Copperfield Terrace	$1,237
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,230
Capitol View	$1,224
Oakhill	$1,153
Caldwell Hall	$1,144
Patricia Heights	$1,134
Elysian Park	$1,097

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Nashville is 1% higher than in 8th Avenue South

$2,626

Downtown Nashville rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $2,626

$2,623

8th Avenue South rent is 1% lower than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,623

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.