Nashville, TN Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,834
1-year change
+3.1%
$56/mo
5-year change
+17.0%
$267/mo
10-year change
+44.9%
$568/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Nashville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,176/mo0.0%
2016$1,249/mo+6.2%+6.2%
2017$1,322/mo+5.8%+12.4%
2018$1,343/mo+1.6%+14.2%
2019$1,392/mo+3.6%+18.4%
2020$1,451/mo+4.2%+23.4%
2021$1,488/mo+2.5%+26.5%
2022$1,757/mo+18.1%+49.4%
2023$1,809/mo+3.0%+53.8%
2024$1,792/mo-0.9%+52.4%
2025$1,777/mo-0.8%+51.1%
2026$1,787/mo+0.6%+52.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Nashville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Nashville, TN was $1,154 in 2015-01 and is $1,834 as of 2026-07 — a change of $680 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 +17.0% ($267 per month). The current median is $1,834.

What has rent in Nashville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Nashville, TN has changed +44.9% ($568 per month). It is now $1,834.

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

Year over year, median rent in Nashville, TN has increased +3.1% ($56/mo). Current median: $1,834.

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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.