Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Nashville, NC?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.1% of gross income.
Nashville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Carolina state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These North Carolina cities have lower median rent than Nashville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Nashville, NC →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Nashville, NC?
Median rent in Nashville is $1,260 a month. A typical physical therapist in North Carolina earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 16.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Nashville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in North Carolina (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Nashville's current median rent is $1,260/mo, which leaves a $1,083/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Nashville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in North Carolina works roughly 28 hours a month to cover Nashville's median rent of $1,260.
Where is rent cheaper than Nashville for a physical therapist?
Nearby North Carolina cities with lower median rent include Rocky Mount ($1,258/mo), Rocky Mount ($1,258/mo), Bessemer City ($1,257/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.