ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37219

Part of Nashville, TN

Pop. 2,398·Davidson County·6th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$2,228/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

+$296

Reported rents

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ZIP 37219 · $2,228

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,130

1 BR

$2,230

2 BR

$2,440

3 BR

$3,120

4 BR+

$3,800

Research median

$2,440/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 37219 is 7.6% below its high of $2,412 in May 2023, at $2,228 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37219 changed -2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,476) is $2,637 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,440); a 3-bedroom is $3,120.

Rank in Nashville

21st cheapest of 23 ZIP codes in Nashville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 37201, 1 mile away, rents for 11% less ($1,990/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37219. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,736/yr

At $2,228/mo median

Location

CityNashville

StateTN

CountyDavidson County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 2.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37219 (Nashville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 90.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,398

Median income

$105,476

Median age

30.9

Renters

80%

Age distribution

56.8%

25.5%

Under 181.9%

18–3456.8%

35–5425.5%

55–6410%

65+5.8%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

80.9%

White80.9%

Black7.8%

Hispanic10%

Asian3.8%

Education (25+)

90.1%

HS diploma4.1%

Some college5.8%

Bachelor's+90.1%

Housing tenure

20%

80%

Owner20%

Renter80%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 37219 in Nashville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,364 → $2,228

down 5.8%

Income

$91,275 → $105,476

up 15.6%

Population

1,411 → 2,398

up 70.0%

Renter share

74.5% → 80%

+5.5 pts

Bachelor's+

86.8% → 90.1%

+3.3 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 37219 in Nashville, TN has fallen by $136 per month, settling near $2,228 after starting the period at $2,364. Household income in the area moved from $91,275 to $105,476 across the same window, up 15.6% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 21.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 1,411 to 2,398 between 2021 and 2024, a 70.0% change. About 80% of households rent today, against 74.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 86.8% to 90.1%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 37219 in Nashville, TN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37219 covers Nashville, TN. The median rent here is $2,228/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($105,476/yr), ZIP 37219 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,228/mo in ZIP 37219. The local median household income is $105,476/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37219?

Rent in ZIP 37219 has fallen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 7.6% below its high of $2,412 in May 2023.

How does ZIP 37219 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37219 is one of the pricier among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 147 at $2,228/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37219 changed -2.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.