True Cost of Renting in Brentwood, TN

Brentwood is Nashville's most affluent suburb — home to Oracle's Nashville campus, Nissan North America headquarters, Genesco, and Logan's Roadhouse. Top-rated Williamson County schools create intense demand from families who pay premium rents. The almost complete absence of dense apartment development in a predominantly single-family community makes available units scarce.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Cool Springs / Maryland Farms

1 Bed:
$1,900/mo
2 Bed:
$2,500/mo

Office park and retail corridor with a handful of luxury apartment communities; close to Oracle, Nissan, and major healthcare employers. Car-dependent but walkable to Cool Springs Galleria. Nashville Electric Service (NES) electric.

Old Hickory Blvd / Concord

1 Bed:
$1,800/mo
2 Bed:
$2,400/mo

Established residential Brentwood; apartment communities scattered among single-family homes. Williamson County schools. Longer commute to Nashville core (25–35 min) but best school access.

South Brentwood / Nolensville Pike

1 Bed:
$1,700/mo
2 Bed:
$2,200/mo

Southern fringe of Brentwood transitioning to Nolensville; newest apartment construction. Lower rents than established Brentwood while still accessing Williamson County schools. Car-dependent.

Utility Providers

Electric
Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Water
City of Brentwood / Tennessee American Water
Internet
Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Fiber, Spectrum

Commute & Transportation

I-65 south from Nashville reaches Brentwood in 20 minutes off-peak (35–45 min rush hour). Oracle's Nashville campus employs 8,500 in Cool Springs. Nissan North America headquarters employs 1,300. I-65 connects to downtown Nashville for commuters working in the urban core. No transit service — every commute is by car. Franklin (Williamson County's charming historic downtown) is 5 miles south.

Rental Market Overview

Brentwood apartment rents are among Tennessee's highest outside of urban Nashville — driven by Oracle/Nissan professional demand and Williamson County school premium. NES electric bills average $110–180/month in summer. The scarcity of apartment supply in a predominantly single-family suburb means vacancy is very low and good units lease within days. Renters insurance averages $18–25/month. The all-in cost of Brentwood can approach Nashville intown rents once car costs are factored in.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Brentwood: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Brentwood?
One-bedroom apartments in Brentwood range from $1,700/month in South Brentwood / Nolensville Pike to $1,900/month in Cool Springs / Maryland Farms. Two-bedroom units range from $2,200 to $2,500/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Brentwood?
In Brentwood, electricity is provided by Nashville Electric Service (NES), water by City of Brentwood / Tennessee American Water, and common internet providers include Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Fiber, Spectrum. Check whether your lease includes water or trash — some buildings bundle these into rent while others charge separately. Always ask the leasing office for the average monthly utility bill before signing.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Brentwood?
South Brentwood / Nolensville Pike is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Brentwood, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,700/month. Southern fringe of Brentwood transitioning to Nolensville; newest apartment construction. Lower rents than established Brentwood while still accessing Williamson County schools. Car-dependent. Remember to factor in commute costs and parking fees when comparing neighborhoods — a cheaper base rent farther from work may cost more overall.
Is Brentwood expensive to rent in?
Brentwood apartment rents are among Tennessee's highest outside of urban Nashville — driven by Oracle/Nissan professional demand and Williamson County school premium. NES electric bills average $110–180/month in summer. Use RentCompare to calculate the true all-in cost for any apartment in Brentwood — base rent alone does not tell the full story.

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