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Tier 1 -1.2% YoY Updated 2024-Q4

Average Rent in Nashville 2025 — Rental Market Report

Music City supply pipeline is the largest per-capita in the U.S. Rent stabilizing in 2024 with absorption strong. This page combines HUD Fair Market Rent anchors, ApartmentList-derived vacancy estimates, and CBRE-tier cap-rate benchmarks into one landlord-focused view.

Median 2BR rent
$1,865
HUD-anchored, 2024-Q4
YoY rent growth
-1.2%
Blended public sources
Vacancy rate
8.7%
Estimated, 2024-Q4
Avg cap rate (SFR)
5.6%
Tier 1 mid-band

Nashville market analysis

Music City supply pipeline is the largest per-capita in the U.S. Rent stabilizing in 2024 with absorption strong.

Vacancy is currently 8.7% with a year-over-year rent change of -1.2%. Rent direction is negative. Underwrite to flat year-2 rent and require deal-level cap rates at or above the metro mid-band.

For deal-level analysis, the cap-rate calculator uses our Tier 1 benchmark (mid 5.6% for single-family). The cash-flow analyzer will give you a full P&L including debt service.

Median rent by bedroom — Nashville

BedroomsMedian rentEstimated range
Studio$1,498$1,288 – $1,738
1 BR$1,617$1,391 – $1,876
2 BR$1,865$1,604 – $2,163
3 BR$2,328$2,002 – $2,700
4 BR$2,781$2,392 – $3,226

Anchored to HUD FMR for ZIP 37206, aged forward with BLS CPI Shelter (+4.6% / yr). Use the estimator below for a different ZIP within Nashville.

Estimate a specific Nashville rental

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Nashville, TN in 2025?

The HUD-anchored median 2-bedroom rent in Nashville is approximately $1,865, with year-over-year growth of -1.2%. Individual rents vary widely by submarket and property condition — use the Rent Estimator above for a ZIP-specific number.

Is Nashville a good rental market for landlords?

Nashville sits in our Tier 1 group with an estimated cap rate band averaging 5.6% for single-family rentals and a vacancy rate of 8.7%. Music City supply pipeline is the largest per-capita in the U.S. Rent stabilizing in 2024 with absorption strong.

What is the cap rate in Nashville?

Single-family rental cap rates in Nashville typically land near 5.6%, with a metro-tier band drawn from CBRE survey ranges. Run the Cap Rate Calculator for a specific deal.

How is rent growth trending in Nashville?

Year-over-year rent change is -1.2%. Forward 12-month projection blends recent metro trend with BLS shelter CPI. Use the LandlordIQ /get_rent_growth endpoint for the live projection.

Are there rent control rules in Nashville?

No (TN state preemption). Notice to vacate: 30 days. Security deposit cap: No statutory cap. TN URLTA caps late fees at 10% of monthly rent past 5-day grace. Plain-English summary, not legal advice.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2024, public). Vacancy and rent growth are estimated blends of public datasets clearly labeled. Cap rate band is the Tier 1 benchmark from our benchmarks dataset. Regulation summary is editorial — not legal advice. See methodology.