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ZIP 37212

Pop. 20,592·Davidson County·16th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,127/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$162
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ZIP 37212 · $2,127
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,820/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
$25,524/yr
At $2,127/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37212 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 78.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,592
Median income
$95,145
Median age
23.3
Renters
59%
Age distribution
63.7%
15%
Under 188.1%
18–3463.7%
35–5415%
55–645.4%
65+7.8%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
White71.4%
Black11.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian9.2%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
78.6%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma7.6%
Some college9.7%
Bachelor's+78.6%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37212 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,721 → $2,127
up 23.6%
Income
$78,720 → $95,145
up 20.9%
Population
20,917 → 20,592
down 1.6%
Renter share
58.1% → 59%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
70.8% → 78.6%
+7.8 pts
Median age
25.4 → 23.3
-2.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 37212 in Nashville, TN has shifted from $1,721 to $2,127, up 23.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37212 in Nashville, TN now reports about $95,145, up from $78,720 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37212 in Nashville, TN losing about 325 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 70.8% to 78.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37212 in Nashville, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37212 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,127/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($95,145/yr), ZIP 37212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37212 (Nashville, TN) is $2,127. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37212's median rent of $2,127/mo is $162 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37212 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37212 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #16 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,127/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37212?

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 $2,127/mo in ZIP 37212. The local median household income is $95,145/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37212?

Rent in ZIP 37212 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37212 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,127/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($95,145/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of ZIP 37212 households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37212 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37212 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,127/mo, it's $302 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,127/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 37212's median household income ($95,145/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37212 27%Benchmark 30%
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