Downtown Nashville

Nashville, TN

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Downtown Nashville - Nashville, TN

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Welcome to the star of the show in Music City

Artistic Entertainment University River Historic Museums

As the hub for entertainment and live music in Music City, Downtown Nashville is known for its Honky Tonk bars, artistic museums, and unbeatable atmosphere. Visitors from all over the world come to Downtown to explore Lower Broadway’s live music scene, also known as Honky Tonk Highway. Rowdy bars, delicious restaurants, and free live music shows are the norm. From Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and Bootleggers Inn to Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, there are quite a few country music names being thrown around town.

North of Broadway, residents and locals alike enjoy admiring the historic buildings, art galleries, and local restaurants. Check out Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the Nashville Farmers’ Market, and the Tennessee State Museum. South of Broadway, you’ll discover top-notch museums and athletic arenas, such as the Frist Art Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and Bridgestone Arena.

Nearing the Cumberland River is the Music City Star Riverfront Transit Station, which will take you throughout the city. If you plan to commute by car, Interstates 24, 40, and 65 are at your service. Downtown Nashville is surrounded by local gems, including the Parthenon, Vanderbilt University, and the Grand Ole Opry. Homes and apartments in Downtown Nashville range from cozy and quaint to modern and upscale, so there’s something for everyone in Music City’s entertainment hub.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Nashville is $1,595 for a studio, $2,033 for one bedroom, $2,924 for two bedrooms, and $4,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Nashville has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 522 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,595/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 727 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,033/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,115 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,924/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,357 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,375/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
  • Rose Park
  • Centennial Park
  • Adventure Science Center
  • The Parthenon

Airports

  • Nashville International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.