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

The average size for a Donelson, Nashville, TN apartment is 816 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Donelson is $1,453 per month, a 0.08% increase from last years average of $1,452.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Donelson?

In Donelson, studios rent for $1,358 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,322 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,595 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Donelson?

The typical apartment in Donelson offers about 816 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 998 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, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Donelson is $1,453, a 0.08% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,452.

Studio Apartments at $1,358 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 $1,322, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,595 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Donelson, Nashville, TN

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,453	816 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,358	606 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,322	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,595	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Donelson, Nashville, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Donelson, Nashville, TN have increased by 0.08% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,452 to $1,453.

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?

2,965 or 38% of the households in Donelson, Nashville, TN are renter-occupied while 4,834 or 62% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Donelson?

Elysian Park $1,151/month

Williams Bend $1,158/month

Caldwell Hall $1,165/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,825/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Donelson?

SoBro $2,547/month

8th Avenue South $2,654/month

Downtown Nashville $2,659/month

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

Average Rent in Nashville, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Nashville	$2,659
8th Avenue South	$2,654
SoBro	$2,547
Edgehill	$2,429
The Gulch	$2,383
Rolling Mill Hill	$2,338
Germantown	$2,279
Midtown - Vanderbilt University	$2,255
Salemtown	$2,241
North Capitol - Sulphur Dell - Market District	$2,238
Robertson	$2,227
Demonbreun Hill	$2,167
Green Hills	$2,154
Haynes Heights	$2,130
Music Row	$2,098
Preston Taylor	$2,022
Ruthledge Hill - Lafayette	$2,016
West End - West End Circle	$2,002
Elliston Place	$1,972
West End Park	$1,967
Sylvan Park	$1,956
Berry Hill	$1,931
Metro Center	$1,924
Woodland - in - Waverly	$1,917
Buena Vista	$1,896
Hope Gardens	$1,884
Wedgewood - Houston	$1,795
Historic Buena Vista	$1,769
Hillsboro Village - Hillsboro West End	$1,755
Maxwell Heights	$1,715
Melrose	$1,700
Watkins Park	$1,679
Trevecca	$1,669
Bellevue	$1,636
Lennox Village	$1,617
Hillwood	$1,615
Fisk	$1,602
Villages of Brentwood	$1,596
The Nations	$1,594
Spence Lane	$1,578
Talbot's Corner	$1,577
Woodland Point	$1,573
Hillwood Heights	$1,561
Charlotte Park	$1,535
Inglewood	$1,534
Valley Brook	$1,515
Crieve Hall	$1,514
Glencliff	$1,477
Donelson	$1,453
Glengarry Park	$1,430
Southern Hills	$1,398
Nashboro Village	$1,392
Woodbine	$1,381
Whispering Hills	$1,359
White Bridge	$1,353
Glencliff Estates	$1,341
Cayce	$1,338
Patricia Heights	$1,328
Haywood Acres	$1,305
Blanchard Heights	$1,293
Four Maples	$1,261
Plus Park	$1,261
Copperfield Terrace	$1,240
Oakhill	$1,239
McMurray - Huntingdon	$1,237
Capitol View	$1,236
Caldwell Hall	$1,165
Williams Bend	$1,158
Elysian Park	$1,151

Nashville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Donelson is 45% lower than in 8th Avenue South

$1,453

Donelson rent is the same as Nashville average

Average Rent $1,453

$2,654

8th Avenue South rent is 83% higher than Nashville average

Average Rent $2,654

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.