Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Nashville, TN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.9% of gross income.
Nashville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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, TN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Nashville, TN?
Median rent in Nashville is $1,825 a month. A typical physical therapist in Tennessee earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 23.9% 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 Tennessee (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Nashville's current median rent is $1,825/mo, which leaves a $468/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Nashville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Tennessee works roughly 41.4 hours a month to cover Nashville's median rent of $1,825.
Where is rent cheaper than Nashville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Tennessee cities with lower median rent include Maryville ($1,824/mo), Lenoir City ($1,823/mo), Lenoir City ($1,821/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.