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ZIP 37215

Pop. 22,018·Davidson County·6th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,402/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$437
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 37215 · $2,402
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,824/yr
At $2,402/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.0% YoY, -2.8% 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
$2,144 → $2,402
up 12.0%
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 $2,144 to $2,402, a 12.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $155,863 today, compared with $133,532 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37215 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,402/mo as of July 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 decreased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37215 (Nashville, TN) is $2,402. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37215's median rent of $2,402/mo is $437 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37215 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #6 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,402/mo.

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 (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,402/mo in ZIP 37215. The local median household income is $155,863/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37215?

Rent in ZIP 37215 has decreased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,402/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($155,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of ZIP 37215 households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37215 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37215 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,402/mo, it's $577 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,402/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 37215's median household income ($155,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37215 18%Benchmark 30%
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