ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37214

Pop. 29,805·Davidson County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,641/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$291
Reported rents
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ZIP 37214 · $1,641
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,304
1 BR
$1,364
2 BR
$1,499
3 BR
$1,918
4 BR+
$2,338
Research median
$1,499/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 37214 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in August, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 37214 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37214 changed +0.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 37214 rose 32.6% while median household income rose 17% ($61,558 to $72,012). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 37214 is 30.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,012) is $1,800 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,740); a 1-bedroom is $1,820.

Rank in Nashville

7th cheapest of 23 ZIP codes in Nashville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 37217, 4 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,334/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37214. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,692/yr
At $1,641/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37214 (Nashville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,805
Median income
$72,012
Median age
38.4
Renters
37.5%
Age distribution
15.5%
28.7%
28.4%
15.6%
Under 1815.5%
18–3428.7%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.8%
65+15.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
16.1%
White68.2%
Black16.1%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian3.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
23.2%
22.9%
46.8%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
62.5%
37.5%
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37214 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,330 → $1,641
up 23.4%
Income
$63,135 → $72,012
up 14.1%
Population
31,341 → 29,805
down 4.9%
Renter share
38.4% → 37.5%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42% → 46.8%
+4.8 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.4
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 37214 in Nashville, TN has increased 23.4% since 2021, going from about $1,330 per month to roughly $1,641 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37214 in Nashville, TN now reports about $72,012, up from $63,135 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.3 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 31,341 to 29,805 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42% to 46.8%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37214 in Nashville, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37214 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $1,641/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,364/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,499/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($72,012/yr), ZIP 37214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,641/mo in ZIP 37214. The local median household income is $72,012/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37214?

Rent in ZIP 37214 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a +0.4% change. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 37214?

Asking rents in ZIP 37214 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 37214?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 37214 rose 32.6% while median household income rose 17%, from $61,558 to $72,012. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 37214 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37214 is in the middle among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #63 of 147 at $1,641/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37214 changed +0.4%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 37214 compare to the rest of Nashville?

At $1,641/mo, ZIP 37214 is $179 below the Nashville citywide median of $1,820/mo. It is the 7th cheapest of 23 ZIP codes in Nashville.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,641/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 37214's median household income ($72,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37214 27%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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