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ZIP 37208

Pop. 20,889·Davidson County·15th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,135/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$170
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ZIP 37208 · $2,135
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,880/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
$25,620/yr
At $2,135/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37208 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,889
Median income
$65,556
Median age
30.7
Renters
67%
Age distribution
12.1%
50.7%
19.6%
Under 1812.1%
18–3450.7%
35–5419.6%
55–648.2%
65+9.3%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
52.3%
White40.4%
Black52.3%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
19.7%
17.4%
53.5%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college17.4%
Bachelor's+53.5%
Housing tenure
33%
67%
Owner33%
Renter67%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37208 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,638 → $2,135
up 30.3%
Income
$54,296 → $65,556
up 20.7%
Population
19,546 → 20,889
up 6.9%
Renter share
67.8% → 67%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 53.5%
+10.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 37208 in Nashville, TN has climbed by $497 per month, settling near $2,135 after starting the period at $1,638. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37208 in Nashville, TN now reports about $65,556, up from $54,296 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,546 to 20,889 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.7% to 53.5%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37208 in Nashville, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37208 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,135/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($65,556/yr), ZIP 37208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37208 (Nashville, TN) is $2,135. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37208's median rent of $2,135/mo is $170 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37208 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37208 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #15 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,135/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,135/mo in ZIP 37208. The local median household income is $65,556/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37208?

Rent in ZIP 37208 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37208 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,135/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($65,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67% of ZIP 37208 households are renters, while 33% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37208 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37208 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,135/mo, it's $310 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,135/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 37208's median household income ($65,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37208 39%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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