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ZIP 37217

Pop. 31,869·Davidson County·112th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,393/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$572
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ZIP 37217 · $1,393
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,108
1 BR
$1,158
2 BR
$1,272
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,272/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
$16,716/yr
At $1,393/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37217 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,869
Median income
$62,796
Median age
33.3
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
25.7%
27.9%
23.6%
Under 1825.7%
18–3427.9%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.8%
65+11%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
39.5%
32.8%
24.9%
White39.5%
Black32.8%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian1.2%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
18.1%
27.4%
24.8%
29.7%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37217 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,127 → $1,393
up 23.6%
Income
$52,295 → $62,796
up 20.1%
Population
31,096 → 31,869
up 2.5%
Renter share
52.5% → 58.6%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 29.7%
-1.0 pts
Median age
34.1 → 33.3
-0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 37217 in Nashville, TN has climbed from $1,127 to $1,393, a 23.6% change over five years. Median household income rose from $52,295 to $62,796 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 31,096 residents to roughly 31,869. Renters now make up 58.6% of households, compared with 52.5% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 37217 in Nashville, TN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37217 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $1,393/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,158/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,272/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,796/yr), ZIP 37217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37217 (Nashville, TN) is $1,393. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37217's median rent of $1,393/mo is $572 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37217 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #112 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,393/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,393/mo in ZIP 37217. The local median household income is $62,796/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37217?

Rent in ZIP 37217 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37217 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,393/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,796/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of ZIP 37217 households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37217 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37217 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37217 is more affordable than Nashville overall. At $1,393/mo, it's $432 below the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,393/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 37217's median household income ($62,796/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37217 27%Benchmark 30%
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