What is the average apartment size in Donelson, Nashville, TN?

The average size for a Donelson, Nashville, TN apartment is 799 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Donelson?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Donelson is $1,430 per month, a 1.67% decrease from last years average of $1,454.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Donelson?

In Donelson, studios rent for $1,465 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,332 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,537 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Donelson?

The typical apartment in Donelson offers about 799 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Donelson?

Studio apartments in Donelson average 606 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 651 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 978 sq. ft.

Donelson, Nashville, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Donelson?

The typical rent budget in Donelson ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Donelson?

In Donelson, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Donelson is $1,430, a 1.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,454.

Studio Apartments at $1,465 offer the most budget-friendly option with 606 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 651 square feet for $1,332, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,537 offer 978 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Donelson, Nashville, TN

Last updated: April 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,430	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,465	606 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,332	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,537	978 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Donelson, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Donelson, Nashville, TN have decreased by 1.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,454 to $1,430.

What's the typical rent budget in Donelson, Nashville, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Donelson, Nashville, TN (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Donelson, Nashville, TN?

2,947 or 37% of the households in Donelson, Nashville, TN are renter-occupied while 4,922 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Donelson?

Caldwell Hall $1,102/month

Elysian Park $1,158/month

Oakhill $1,160/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,803/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Donelson?

Downtown Nashville $2,596/month

SoBro $2,601/month

8th Avenue South $2,672/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Nashville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
8th Avenue South	$2,672
SoBro	$2,601
Downtown Nashville	$2,596
Edgehill	$2,449
The Gulch	$2,359
Robertson	$2,350
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,338
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,232
Germantown	$2,232
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,190
Green Hills	$2,133
Demonbreun Hill	$2,109
Salemtown	$2,109
Ruthledge Hill - Lafayette	$2,038
Haynes Heights	$2,033
West End - West End Circle	$2,013
Music Row	$2,010
Berry Hill	$1,932
Elliston Place	$1,925
Sylvan Park	$1,918
Preston Taylor	$1,907
Hope Gardens	$1,904
Metro Center	$1,902
West End Park	$1,886
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,884
Buena Vista	$1,790
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,764
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,763
Historic Buena Vista	$1,745
Trevecca	$1,729
Fisk	$1,713
Melrose	$1,658
Watkins Park	$1,658
Hillwood	$1,641
Bellevue	$1,629
Crieve Hall	$1,607
Maxwell Heights	$1,606
The Nations	$1,605
Spence Lane	$1,601
Woodland Point	$1,576
Talbot's Corner	$1,547
Inglewood	$1,538
Lennox Village	$1,536
Valley Brook	$1,515
Charlotte Park	$1,504
Hillwood Heights	$1,502
Glencliff	$1,482
Villages of Brentwood	$1,467
Southern Hills	$1,435
Donelson	$1,430
Glengarry Park	$1,414
Woodbine	$1,380
Glencliff Estates	$1,379
Nashboro Village	$1,378
White Bridge	$1,360
Cayce	$1,343
Haywood Acres	$1,295
Blanchard Heights	$1,291
Whispering Hills	$1,290
Plus Park	$1,281
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,255
Copperfield Terrace	$1,234
Four Maples	$1,229
Patricia Heights	$1,220
Williams Bend	$1,194
Capitol View	$1,186
Oakhill	$1,160
Elysian Park	$1,158
Caldwell Hall	$1,102

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Donelson is 46% lower than in 8th Avenue South

$1,430

Donelson rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $1,430

$2,672

8th Avenue South rent is 87% higher than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,672

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Donelson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.