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ZIP 37218

Pop. 15,292·Davidson County·7th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,396/mo
Year-over-Year
+28.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$431
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ZIP 37218 · $2,396
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,460
Research median
$1,580/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
$28,752/yr
At $2,396/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyDavidson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 28.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+28.2% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,292
Median income
$61,919
Median age
38.8
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
25.5%
19.4%
24.6%
12.1%
18.3%
Under 1825.5%
18–3419.4%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.1%
65+18.3%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
20.3%
67.2%
White20.3%
Black67.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.6%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
32.1%
31.5%
30.7%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37218 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,619 → $61,919
up 27.4%
Population
15,056 → 15,292
up 1.6%
Renter share
35.1% → 34.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 30.7%
+6.5 pts
Median age
41.3 → 38.8
-2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,619 to $61,919 across the same window, up 27.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 15,056 residents to roughly 15,292. College-educated residents now make up 30.7% of adults here, versus 24.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37218 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,396/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($61,919/yr), ZIP 37218 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 28.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN) is $2,396. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37218's median rent of $2,396/mo is $431 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37218 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37218 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #7 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,396/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37218?

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 $2,396/mo in ZIP 37218. The local median household income is $61,919/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37218?

Rent in ZIP 37218 has increased 28.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37218 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,396/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($61,919/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37218 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 37218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of ZIP 37218 households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37218 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37218 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 37218 is pricier than Nashville as a whole. At $2,396/mo, it's $571 above the Nashville citywide median of $1,825/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,396/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 37218's median household income ($61,919/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37218 46%Benchmark 30%
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