Rents in the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, offering renters some relief after several years of rapid growth.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents are now lower than they were last fall, signaling a market that is cooling alongside much of the country.
Even with this shift, affordability remains a central challenge for many Nashville-area households.
Nashville rents decline, but affordability is still strained
The sizeable Nashville extended metro posted a 2.1% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November…