Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,798 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,582 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $34.58 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,798
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 30% more than in Tennessee
- Typical rent
- $1,582
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 33% more than in Tennessee
- Wage needed
- $34.58
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $71,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 10% more than in Tennessee
Only here
Renting in Davidson County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Davidson County has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 95 counties in Tennessee (53%).
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Davidson County has the 2nd highest typical rent of the 95 counties in Tennessee ($1,582).
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Among the neighboring counties, Robertson County has the lowest typical rent ($1,199), 24% below the $1,582 in Davidson County.
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At 54%, Davidson County ranks 7th among the 93 counties in Tennessee with this figure for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
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Davidson County has the 9th highest typical household income of the 95 counties in Tennessee ($77,853).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Davidson County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Davidson County was $1,820 a month in September 2026: 0.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,585 | $30.48 | $63,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,650 | $31.73 | $66,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,798 | $34.58 | $71,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,309 | $44.40 | $92,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,799 | $53.83 | $111,960 |
HUD area: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 30 ZIP codes in Davidson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 37080 to $2,560 in 37219. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,798).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 37013 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $1,920 | $2,470 | $2,990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37072 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,580 |
| 37076 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
| 37080 | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 37115 | $1,470 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,140 | $2,600 |
| 37138 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,380 | $2,880 |
| 37189 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $2,050 | $2,490 |
| 37201 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,340 | $3,000 | $3,640 |
| 37203 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,750 | $3,330 |
| 37204 | $2,030 | $2,110 | $2,300 | $2,950 | $3,580 |
| 37205 | $1,990 | $2,070 | $2,260 | $2,900 | $3,520 |
| 37206 | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,400 | $2,910 |
| 37207 | $1,320 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,930 | $2,340 |
| 37208 | $1,710 | $1,780 | $1,940 | $2,490 | $3,020 |
| 37209 | $1,790 | $1,860 | $2,030 | $2,610 | $3,160 |
| 37210 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,580 |
| 37211 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37212 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,890 | $2,430 | $2,940 |
| 37213 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,870 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37214 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,630 | $3,190 |
| 37215 | $1,980 | $2,060 | $2,240 | $2,880 | $3,490 |
| 37216 | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,400 | $2,910 |
| 37217 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,390 | $2,900 |
| 37218 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,680 |
| 37219 | $2,260 | $2,350 | $2,560 | $3,290 | $3,990 |
| 37220 | $1,940 | $2,010 | $2,230 | $2,810 | $3,460 |
| 37221 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,740 | $3,320 |
| 37228 | $1,550 | $1,620 | $1,760 | $2,260 | $2,740 |
| 37232 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
| 37238 | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,860 |
- 37013 $1,920$2,470
- 37072 $1,660$2,130
- 37076 $1,840$2,360
- 37080 $1,210$1,550
- 37115 $1,670$2,140
- 37138 $1,850$2,380
- 37189 $1,600$2,050
- 37201 $2,340$3,000
- 37203 $2,140$2,750
- 37204 $2,300$2,950
- 37205 $2,260$2,900
- 37206 $1,870$2,400
- 37207 $1,500$1,930
- 37208 $1,940$2,490
- 37209 $2,030$2,610
- 37210 $1,660$2,130
- 37211 $1,860$2,390
- 37212 $1,890$2,430
- 37213 $1,870$2,390
- 37214 $2,050$2,630
- 37215 $2,240$2,880
- 37216 $1,870$2,400
- 37217 $1,860$2,390
- 37218 $1,720$2,210
- 37219 $2,560$3,290
- 37220 $2,230$2,810
- 37221 $2,130$2,740
- 37228 $1,760$2,260
- 37232 $1,840$2,360
- 37238 $1,840$2,360
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Davidson County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Tennessee, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
153,381 households rent in Davidson County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Davidson 54%
- Tennessee 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Davidson County
HUD lists 134 properties with homes for low-income households in Davidson County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 74
- HUD-assisted
- 71
19,929 homes in all; 18,822 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Boscobel Heights AKA Cayce Place HUD-assisted 500 Sylvan St, Nashville 37206 565 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3734
- Whispering Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 279 Tanglewood Ct, Nashville 37211 482 low-income homes · Studio: 42 · 1 bd: 172 · 2 bd: 228 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2009
- Sudekum Apartments HUD-assisted 101 University Ct, Nashville 37210 443 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Chippington I & II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 Coreland Dr, Madison 37115 426 low-income homes · Studio: 63 · 1 bd: 353 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Chippington Towers HUD-assisted 94 Berkley Dr, Madison 37115 425 homes, 418 low-income · For older adults · (615) 868-7751
- Edgehill Apartments HUD-assisted 1277 12th Ave S, Nashville 37203 380 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Napier Place HUD-assisted 648 Claiborne St, Nashville 37210 378 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Andrew Jackson Courts HUD-assisted 1457 Jackson St, Nashville 37208 748 homes, 374 low-income · For families · (615) 252-3741
- Neighborhood Housing HUD-assisted 1201 Hawkins St, Nashville 37203 366 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3741
- Trevecca Towers I/East Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 60 Lester Ave, Nashville 37210 354 low-income homes · Studio: 109 · 1 bd: 245 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (615) 244-6911
- Cheatham Place HUD-assisted 1564 9th Ave N, Nashville 37208 314 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8469
- Parthenon Towers HUD-assisted 301 28th Ave N, Nashville 37203 295 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3732
- Park at Hillside Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 Hillside Ave, Nashville 37203 291 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 191 · 3 bd: 65 · In service since 1999
- Village West Tax credit (LIHTC) 4606 Tennessee Ave, Nashville 37209 288 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Burning Tree Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 Burning Tree Dr, Hermitage 37076 277 low-income homes · 1 bd: 110 · 2 bd: 117 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Historic Preston Taylor Apt. HUD-assisted 3900 Clifton Ave, Nashville 37209 275 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Hermitage Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 5636 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage 37076 267 low-income homes · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 126 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2019
- Park at Richards Road Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 850 Richards Rd, Antioch 37013 265 homes, 264 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 152 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families · (615) 834-3277
- Charter Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 333 Rio Vista Dr, Madison 37115 250 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 130 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Fallbrook Apartments HUD-assisted 345 Dellway Villa Rd, Nashville 37207 244 low-income homes · For families · (615) 262-2169
- The Paddock at Grandview Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 W Trinity Ln, Nashville 37207 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 108 · 3 bd: 108
- Cumberland View HUD-assisted 2316 25th Ave N, Nashville 37208 226 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Levy Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 303 Foster St, Nashville 37207 226 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 106 · 3 bd: 104 · 4 bd: 9 · For families · (615) 252-8400
- Cumberland Crossing HUD-assisted 333Z Rio Vista Dr, Madison 37115 250 homes, 220 low-income · For families · (615) 868-0245
- Edgefield Manor HUD-assisted 525 Shelby Ave, Nashville 37206 220 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Villa Maria Manor HUD-assisted 32 White Bridge Pike, Nashville 37205 214 homes, 213 low-income · For older adults · (615) 352-3084
- Riverchase Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 683 Joseph Ave, Nashville 37207 212 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 94 · 3 bd: 108 · In service since 2002
- Madison Towers HUD-assisted 591 N Dupont Ave, Madison 37115 211 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3728
- Old Hickory Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 930 Industrial Dr, Old Hickory 37138 216 homes, 210 low-income · 1 bd: 206 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1996 · For older adults, families · (615) 847-3474
- Robison Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 1205 Robinson Rd, Old Hickory 37138 209 low-income homes · 1 bd: 181 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2019
- Haynes Garden Apts HUD-assisted 2715 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville 37207 208 low-income homes · For families · (615) 228-1324
- Berkshire Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 16th Ave N, Nashville 37208 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Cumberland Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2400 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville 37218 200 homes, 199 low-income · For families · (615) 256-7727
- Knollcrest Apartments HUD-assisted 3301 Creekwood Dr, Nashville 37207 200 homes, 197 low-income · For families · (615) 227-1304
- Weatherly Ridge Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 731 Krohne Way, Antioch 37013 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Radnor Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 312 Thuss Ave, Nashville 37211 190 homes, 189 low-income · 1 bd: 161 · 2 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Radnor Towers HUD-assisted 3110 Nolensville Pike, Nashville 37211 190 homes, 189 low-income · For older adults · (615) 832-7802
- J Henry Hale Homes HUD-assisted 1433 Jo Johnston Ave, Nashville 37203 188 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Birchstone Village HUD-assisted 616 N Dupont Ave, Madison 37115 185 low-income homes · For families · (615) 488-1668
- Cwa Apartments I HUD-assisted 440 Shelby Ave, Nashville 37206 178 homes, 176 low-income · For families · (615) 254-5576
- Biltmore Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 Glastonbury Rd, Nashville 37217 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Gernert Apartments HUD-assisted 1101 Edgehill Ave, Nashville 37203 176 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Nashville Christian Towers HUD-assisted 101 Foothill Ct, Nashville 37217 175 low-income homes · For older adults · (615) 361-3583
- Metrocenter Teachers Apartments HUD-assisted 451 Ponder Pl, Nashville 37228 178 homes, 174 low-income · For older adults · (615) 254-0394
- Terrace Park Townhomes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3110 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville 37214 172 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 100 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Trevecca Towers II HUD-assisted 84 Lester Ave, Nashville 37210 210 homes, 162 low-income · For older adults · (615) 244-6911
- Parkwood Villa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3258 Brick Church Pike, Nashville 37207 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities
- Lakeside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3940 Bell Rd, Hermitage 37076 156 low-income homes · 2 bd: 102 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Dandridge Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 431 Ocala Dr, Nashville 37211 154 low-income homes · 1 bd: 154 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (615) 832-2951
- Hadley Park HUD-assisted 2901 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville 37209 154 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3724
- Hickory Hollow Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 100 Curtis Hollow Rd, Antioch 37013 154 low-income homes · 1 bd: 154 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Hickory Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 Hamilton Church Rd, Antioch 37013 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1996
- Cumberland View Towers HUD-assisted 1201 Cheyenne Blvd, Madison 37115 151 homes, 150 low-income · For older adults · (615) 868-8653
- Vine Hill Towers HUD-assisted 625 Benton Ave, Nashville 37204 147 low-income homes · For older adults · (615) 252-8461
- River Retreat Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Cheyenne Blvd, Madison 37115 145 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Greens of Rivergate Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 Greens Cir, Goodlettsville 37072 140 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 80 · In service since 1995
- Valley Brook Townhouses Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 520 Zermatt Ave, Nashville 37211 140 low-income homes · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 1995
- Richland Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 5800G Maudina Ave, Nashville 37209 201 homes, 138 low-income · For families · (615) 354-0809
- Preston Taylor Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 812 40th Ave N, Nashville 37209 137 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, families
- Vine Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 601 Benton Ave, Nashville 37204 137 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Vine Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2135 Vine Hill Rd, Nashville 37204 136 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 94 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2000
- Parkway Terrace HUD-assisted 196 N 7th St, Nashville 37206 125 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8400
- Wedgewood Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1195 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville 37203 121 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 120 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (615) 269-3464
- Riverwood Tower Apartments HUD-assisted 621 N Dupont Ave, Madison 37115 117 low-income homes · For older adults · (615) 865-2221
- Hamilton Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3140 Hamilton Church Rd, Antioch 37013 116 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Summerwind Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 344 Bell Rd, Nashville 37217 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- Nance Place Apts LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 Academy Pl, Nashville 37210 109 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- Valley Brook Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 529 Zermatt Ave, Nashville 37211 108 low-income homes · 3 bd: 108 · In service since 1995
- Kelly Miller Smith Towers HUD-assisted 2136 Cliff Dr, Nashville 37218 108 homes, 107 low-income · For older adults · (615) 254-6505
- Forest Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 6936 Hwy 70 S, Nashville 37221 104 low-income homes · 3 bd: 104 · In service since 1996
- October Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 606 N Dupont Ave, Madison 37115 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Bellewood Park Aparments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Pennington Ave, Nashville 37206 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Margaret Robertson Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 571 Margaret Robertson Dr, Hermitage 37076 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 100 · In service since 2007 · For families · (615) 889-7711
- Nashwood Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1040 N Dupont Ave, Madison 37115 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities
- Trinity Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 400 E Nocturne Dr, Nashville 37207 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2001 · For families · (615) 228-0176
- Cobblestone Corners Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Ben Allen Rd, Nashville 37216 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities
- The Retreat at Dry Creek Farms Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1816 Robert Cartwright Dr, Goodlettsville 37072 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Villas at Metro Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 469 Ponder Pl, Nashville 37228 91 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Granstaff Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2333 Metrocenter Blvd, Nashville 37228 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities
- Hallmark at Bellvue Tax credit (LIHTC) 6962 Hwy 70 S, Nashville 37221 90 low-income homes · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hallmark at Fisk Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 17th Ave N, Nashville 37203 90 low-income homes · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hickory Forest HUD-assisted 500 Ocala Dr, Nashville 37211 90 low-income homes · For families · (615) 833-5095
- Hickory Forest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 660 Ocala Dr, Nashville 37211 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 65 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- East River Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 N 8th St, Nashville 37206 89 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Skyview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 307 Susannah Ct, Nashville 37209 89 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 1999 · For families · (615) 298-2194
- Spring Branch Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1830 Spring Branch Dr, Madison 37115 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Autumn Wood Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1316 Tulip Grove Rd, Hermitage 37076 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- Hermitage Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1316 Tulip Grove Rd, Hermitage 37076 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Meadow Creek, Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 919 S Dickerson Rd, Goodlettsville 37072 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Swiss Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Swiss Ave, Nashville 37211 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Phyllis Wheatley Apts HUD-assisted 521 Vanderhorst Dr, Nashville 37207 82 homes, 81 low-income · For older adults · (615) 226-5544
- Preserve at Metro Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 468 Ponder Pl, Nashville 37228 81 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Argyle Avenue Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 755 E Argyle Ave, Nashville 37203 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Cwa Apartments II HUD-assisted 500 S 6th St, Nashville 37206 76 low-income homes · For families · (615) 254-5576
- Townhomes of Nashboro Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1067 Nashboro Blvd, Nashville 37217 73 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 68 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Jefferson Street Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1114 4th Ave N, Nashville 37208 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- Rex 2 Apartments HUD-assisted 331 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville 37217 60 low-income homes · For families · (615) 726-2696
- Ryman Lofts at Rolling Mill Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Middleton Cir, Nashville 37215 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Heartland Christian Tower HUD-assisted 3027 Fernbrook Ln, Nashville 37214 58 homes, 57 low-income · For older adults
- Shelby Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 209B S 10th St, Nashville 37206 56 low-income homes · For families · (615) 226-5056
- Hickory Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 Hickory Hills Blvd, Whites Creek 37189 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- Carleen Batson Waller Manor HUD-assisted 106 31st Ave S, Nashville 37212 53 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-3734
- Disciples Village Nashville HUD-assisted 2112 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville 37218 52 homes, 51 low-income · For older adults · (615) 726-1740
- Mosley on 6th aka Boscobe 1 HUD-assisted 800 S 6th St, Nashville 37206 96 homes, 50 low-income · For families · (615) 780-7070
- Randee Rogers HUD-assisted 1419 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville 37208 50 low-income homes · For families · (615) 780-7079
- Laurel House Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Laurel St, Nashville 37203 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Weatherly Ridge Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Kothe Ct, Antioch 37013 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- John L. Glenn Residential Center HUD-assisted 2016 Ed Temple Blvd, Nashville 37208 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults · (615) 259-4048
- Cherry Oak Apartments HUD-assisted 705 S 6th St, Nashville 37206 45 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8400
- Manning Place aka Boscobel 2 HUD-assisted 802 S 6th St, Nashville 37206 45 low-income homes · For families · (615) 780-7075
- Red Oak Flats aka Boscobel 3 HUD-assisted 700 Dew St, Nashville 37206 45 low-income homes · For families · (615) 780-7076
- Hanover Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 2925 Baby Ruth Ln, Antioch 37013 72 homes, 44 low-income · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- Preston Taylor Neighborhood Housing HUD-assisted 3900 Clifton Ave, Nashville 37209 40 low-income homes · For families · (615) 252-8461
- Kirkpatrick Park HUD-assisted 822 Sylvan St, Nashville 37206 94 homes, 36 low-income · For families
- Ellington View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Lemont Dr, Nashville 37216 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2005
- Swiss View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 499 Swiss Ave, Nashville 37211 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
- Peggy Alsup Arbors HUD-assisted 2020 Ed Temple Blvd, Nashville 37208 30 low-income homes · For older adults
- Home Mission Haven HUD-assisted 2401 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 37208 29 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (615) 256-0427
- Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Village Manor HUD-assisted 1015 Scovel St, Nashville 37208 25 low-income homes · For older adults · (615) 880-1110
- Millennium Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1714 Seifried St, Nashville 37208 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, families
- Red Oak Townhomes HUD-assisted 804 Dew St, Nashville 37206 25 low-income · For families · (615) 293-2478
- Skyline Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3225 Creekwood Dr, Nashville 37207 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Spruce Street Golden Manor HUD-assisted 521 Spruce St, Nashville 37203 23 low-income homes · For older adults
- Mercury Court Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 411 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville 37210 20 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 10 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Hagy Commons HUD-assisted 2737 McCampbell Ave, Nashville 37214 17 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (615) 301-5003
- Spruce Street House of Hope HUD-assisted 513 20th Ave N, Nashville 37203 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (615) 329-8221
- Haleys Park HUD-assisted 3015 Lebanon Pike, Nashville 37214 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (615) 242-3576
- Nashville Voa Living Centers HUD-assisted 209 Claudia Dr, Old Hickory 37138 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (615) 217-3055
- Boscobol Duplex Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Boscobel St, Nashville 37206 2 low-income homes · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1995
- Hickory Lake Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3940 Apache Trl, Antioch 37013 322 homes
- Hallmark Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 3970 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 37218 66 homes · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Seven Hundred Five Woodland Tax credit (LIHTC) 705 Woodland St, Nashville 37206 60 homes
- Inspiritus Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1622 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville 37208 For older adults
- Willow Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Hickory Hill Ct, Nashville 37214 In service since 1996
11 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Davidson County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Davidson County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $24,400 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 2 people | $27,900 | $46,450 | $74,350 |
| 3 people | $31,400 | $52,250 | $83,650 |
| 4 people | $34,850 | $58,050 | $92,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,350 | $107,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,000 | $115,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,650 | $122,650 |
Area median income: $116,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,427 – $1,744
- 1 bedroom $1,485 – $1,815
- 2 bedrooms $1,618 – $1,978
- 3 bedrooms $2,078 – $2,540
- 4 bedrooms $2,519 – $3,079
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 7,574 vouchers (615) 252-8410 Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency: MDHAExecutive@nashville-MDHA.org
- Tennessee Housing Development Agency Section 8 vouchers · 6,517 vouchers (615) 815-2200 Tennessee Housing Development Agency: HUDPic@thda.org
Housing agencies in Tennessee Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Tennessee
What Tennessee law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- T.C.A. §66-28-505(a)(1)-(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- T.C.A. §66-28-512(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Davidson County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Davidson County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greenpath Financial Wellness
89 Hermitage Ave, Nashville · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Aaa Residential Resources, Inc.
604 Gallatin Ave Ste 103, Nashville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Affordable Housing Resources of Nashville, Inc
1 Vantage Way Ste C130, Nashville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Davidson County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Tennessee, the average home bill was $143 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,596
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,798
- Security deposit
- $1,798
- Total
- $3,596
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Davidson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,585; 1 bedroom: $1,650; 2 bedrooms: $1,798; 3 bedrooms: $2,309; 4 bedrooms: $2,799. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Davidson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,798) without spending more than 30% of income takes $34.58 an hour full time, or $71,920 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Davidson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Davidson County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,618 and $1,978 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Davidson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 37080 to $2,560 in 37219. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Davidson County?
HUD lists 134 properties with homes for low-income households in Davidson County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Davidson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Davidson County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Tennessee, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).