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 Sep / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Nashville is $2,659 per month, a 1.02% increase from last years average of $2,632.

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

In Downtown Nashville, studios rent for $1,846 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,245 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,666 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: October 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Nashville is $2,659, a 1.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,632.

Studio Apartments at $1,846 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 $2,245, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,666 offer 1,167 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

Last updated: October 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,659	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,846	574 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,245	734 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,666	1,167 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN have increased by 1.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,632 to $2,659.

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?

Patricia Heights $1,083/month

Oakhill $1,143/month

Caldwell Hall $1,151/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,863/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Nashville?

8th Avenue South $2,610/month

Downtown Nashville $2,659/month

Demonbreun Hill $2,865/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	$2,865
Downtown Nashville	$2,659
8th Avenue South	$2,610
Edgehill	$2,546
SoBro	$2,480
Robertson	$2,415
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,361
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,342
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,307
Germantown	$2,254
Green Hills	$2,142
West End - West End Circle	$2,142
Music Row	$2,057
Berry Hill	$2,036
West End Park	$1,981
Metro Center	$1,934
East Hill	$1,917
Sylvan Park	$1,888
Hope Gardens	$1,854
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,836
Fisk	$1,813
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,794
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,789
Elliston Place	$1,754
The Nations	$1,733
Bellevue	$1,693
Buena Vista	$1,691
Watkins Park	$1,647
Melrose	$1,641
Inglewood	$1,633
Maxwell Heights	$1,605
Historic Buena Vista	$1,604
Spence Lane	$1,575
Woodland Point	$1,573
Hillwood	$1,568
Talbot's Corner	$1,559
Valley Brook	$1,514
Lennox Village	$1,492
Hillwood Heights	$1,487
Glencliff	$1,480
Charlotte Park	$1,469
Crieve Hall	$1,461
Donelson	$1,426
Southern Hills	$1,380
Whispering Hills	$1,376
Glengarry Park	$1,376
Woodbine	$1,372
White Bridge	$1,340
Plus Park	$1,331
Nashboro Village	$1,329
Cayce	$1,312
Haywood Acres	$1,286
Williams Bend	$1,268
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,239
Four Maples	$1,222
Copperfield Terrace	$1,220
Capitol View	$1,215
Caldwell Hall	$1,151
Oakhill	$1,143
Patricia Heights	$1,083

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Nashville is 2% higher than in 8th Avenue South

$2,659

Downtown Nashville rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $2,659

$2,610

8th Avenue South rent is 2% lower than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,610

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.