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ZIP 37201

Pop. 1,467·Davidson County·12th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,197/mo
Year-over-Year
+27.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
+$232
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ZIP 37201 · $2,197
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,150
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,680
Research median
$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,364/yr
At $2,197/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 27.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+27.4% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37201 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 70.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,467
Median income
$114,229
Median age
34.5
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
46%
31.6%
Under 188.2%
18–3446%
35–5431.6%
55–644%
65+10.3%
Gender
57.5%
42.5%
Male57.5%
Female42.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
12.7%
White71.6%
Black7.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian6.8%
Other12.7%
Education (25+)
17.5%
70.9%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+70.9%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37201 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,353 → $114,229
up 19.8%
Population
1,477 → 1,467
down 0.7%
Renter share
52.9% → 64.6%
+11.7 pts
Bachelor's+
72.3% → 70.9%
-1.4 pts
Median age
36.8 → 34.5
-2.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,353 in 2021 to $114,229 more recently. About 64.6% of households rent today, against 52.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37201 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,197/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($114,229/yr), ZIP 37201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 27.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37201 (Nashville, TN) is $2,197. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37201's median rent of $2,197/mo is $232 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37201 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #12 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,197/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,197/mo in ZIP 37201. The local median household income is $114,229/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37201?

Rent in ZIP 37201 has increased 27.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,197/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($114,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of ZIP 37201 households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37201 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37201 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,197/mo, it's $372 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,197/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 37201's median household income ($114,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37201 23%Benchmark 30%
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