Nashville, TN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,820
1-year change
+0.9%
$17/mo
5-year change
+11.0%
$181/mo
10-year change
+42.6%
$544/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Nashville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,174/mo—0.0%
2016$1,249/mo+6.4%+6.4%
2017$1,323/mo+5.9%+12.7%
2018$1,344/mo+1.6%+14.5%
2019$1,395/mo+3.8%+18.8%
2020$1,453/mo+4.2%+23.8%
2021$1,493/mo+2.8%+27.2%
2022$1,759/mo+17.8%+49.8%
2023$1,812/mo+3.0%+54.3%
2024$1,798/mo-0.8%+53.2%
2025$1,809/mo+0.6%+54.1%
2026$1,796/mo-0.7%+53.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Nashville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Nashville, TN was $1,153 in 2015-01 and is $1,820 as of 2026-09 — a change of $667 per month over 11 years.

How much has Nashville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Nashville, TN has changed +11.0% ($181 per month). The current median is $1,820.

What has rent in Nashville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Nashville, TN has changed +42.6% ($544 per month). It is now $1,820.

Is rent in Nashville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Nashville, TN has increased +0.9% ($17/mo). Current median: $1,820.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.