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ZIP 37205

Pop. 24,823·Davidson County·11th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,199/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$234
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ZIP 37205 · $2,199
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,230/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
$26,388/yr
At $2,199/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37205 (Nashville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 76.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,823
Median income
$139,152
Median age
48.7
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
17.2%
21.5%
12.8%
28.9%
Under 1819.6%
18–3417.2%
35–5421.5%
55–6412.8%
65+28.9%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
90.4%
White90.4%
Black2.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.5%
76.5%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma7.4%
Some college14.5%
Bachelor's+76.5%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37205 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,579 → $2,199
up 39.3%
Income
$120,377 → $139,152
up 15.6%
Population
25,437 → 24,823
down 2.4%
Renter share
31.7% → 32.2%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
73.9% → 76.5%
+2.6 pts
Median age
48.1 → 48.7
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 37205 in Nashville, TN has shifted from $1,579 to $2,199, up 39.3% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $139,152 today, compared with $120,377 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37205 in Nashville, TN losing about 614 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 73.9% to 76.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37205 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,199/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($139,152/yr), ZIP 37205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37205 (Nashville, TN) is $2,199. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37205's median rent of $2,199/mo is $234 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37205 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #11 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,199/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37205?

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 $2,199/mo in ZIP 37205. The local median household income is $139,152/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37205?

Rent in ZIP 37205 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37205 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,199/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($139,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of ZIP 37205 households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37205 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37205 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,199/mo, it's $374 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,199/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 37205's median household income ($139,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37205 19%Benchmark 30%
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