DSCRUpdated September 18, 2026 · Zillow bottom-tier ZHVI + ZORI metro data
Nashville, TN, Investor Yield Index
Nashville scores 14/100 (grade D) and ranks #22 of 25tracked metros for rental cash flow. At the Nashville-Davidson median of $313,230 renting near$1,813/mo, the estimated DSCR is 0.71 at a 6.80% loan rate,which is below the 1.2 lender minimum.
Median-level estimates from Zillow research data, not a live quote. Run your real numbers below.
Index 14/100 · rank #22
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Assumptions: 25% down + 3% closing costs, 40% opex/vacancy load 30-year amortization. Lenders typically require DSCR ≥ 1.2. Estimates, not a quote.
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Common questions about Nashville
Is Nashville, TN a good market for rental investors in 2026?
On the Investor Yield Index it scores 14/100 (grade D), ranking #22 of 25 tracked metros. The median price is $313,230 with rent around $1,813/mo, producing an estimated 4.17% cap rate and 0.71 DSCR at a 6.80% financing rate. At today's rates few U.S. metros clear positive cash flow on default terms, so the score is best read as where Nashville stands relative to other markets.
What is the cap rate in Nashville?
The model estimates a 4.17% cap rate at the median price-to-rent ratio, assuming a 40% operating-expense load. Your actual cap rate depends on the specific property and expenses.
Will a rental in Nashville qualify for a DSCR loan?
It’s tight. The estimated DSCR of 0.71 is below the typical 1.2 minimum at 6.80%; a larger down payment or rate buydown may be needed to qualify.
Where does the data on this page come from?
Zillow's public research files. Bottom-tier metro ZHVI for home values and metro ZORI for rents, both as of September 2026. Metrics recompute weekly from the raw CSVs.
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The closest metros above and below Nashville on the index, plus the top markets for comparison.
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Index assumptions, 25% down, a 40% operating-expense load, 30-year amortization, and a 6.80%loan rate. DSCR is net operating income divided by annual debt service, lenders typically want at least 1.2. Cap rate, gross yield, DSCR, and cash-on-cash are weighted 30, 20, 30, and 20 percent. Prices and rents are metro-level medians for relative comparison, not live quotes or investment advice.