ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37215

Part of Nashville, TN

Pop. 22,018·Davidson County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$2,399/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$467

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ZIP 37215 · $2,399

More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,920

1 BR

$2,010

2 BR

$2,200

3 BR

$2,810

4 BR+

$3,430

Research median

$2,200/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 37215 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37215 changed +7.6% 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 37215 rose 34.4% while median household income rose 22.5% ($127,203 to $155,863). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 37215 is 40% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($155,863) is $3,897 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,430).

Rank in Nashville

23rd cheapest of 23 ZIP codes in Nashville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 37204, 4 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,801/mo), about $7,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37215. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,788/yr

At $2,399/mo median

Location

CityNashville

StateTN

CountyDavidson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37215 (Nashville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 80.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,018

Median income

$155,863

Median age

44.9

Renters

24.2%

Age distribution

18.6%

16.1%

27.8%

14.3%

23.3%

Under 1818.6%

18–3416.1%

35–5427.8%

55–6414.3%

65+23.3%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

84.9%

White84.9%

Black2.4%

Hispanic3.1%

Asian4.4%

Other5.2%

Education (25+)

80.6%

No HS diploma1.7%

HS diploma6%

Some college11.6%

Bachelor's+80.6%

Housing tenure

75.8%

24.2%

Owner75.8%

Renter24.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37215 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,793 → $2,399

up 33.8%

Income

$133,532 → $155,863

up 16.7%

Population

22,829 → 22,018

down 3.6%

Renter share

22.4% → 24.2%

+1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

79.5% → 80.6%

+1.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 37215 in Nashville, TN has increased from $1,793 to $2,399, a 33.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $155,863 today, compared with $133,532 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 22,829 residents to roughly 22,018. Renters now make up 24.2% of households, compared with 22.4% five years ago. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37215 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,399/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($155,863/yr), ZIP 37215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in ZIP 37215. The local median household income is $155,863/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37215?

Rent in ZIP 37215 has risen 7.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 37215?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 37215 rose 34.4% while median household income rose 22.5%, from $127,203 to $155,863. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 37215 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37215 is one of the pricier among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 147 at $2,399/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37215 changed +7.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.