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Suburban west Nashville. More affordable than most inner neighborhoods, good schools. Car-mandatory, 20–30 minute drive from downtown. The pick for families who want space over walkability.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Bellevue, Nashville
Suburban west Nashville. More affordable than most inner neighborhoods, good schools. Car-mandatory, 20–30 minute drive from downtown. The pick for families who want space over walkability.
Nashville Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,520/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,950/mo
Median home price
$445K
Avg utilities
$160/mo
City-wide medians. Bellevue rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Nashville breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Nashville
Compare Bellevue with other popular areas.
East Nashville
Where locals actually live. Bungalows, independent coffee shops, no tourist buses. Best restaurant scene in the city. 1BRs $1,400–1,900/mo. The real Nashville.
12 South
Instagram Nashville. The murals, brunch spots, and boutiques are real. Rents carry a significant social-media premium — you're paying for the zip code more than the neighborhood quality.
Germantown
Pre-Civil War architecture, farm-to-table restaurants, walkable 10 minutes from downtown. Nashville's best architectural stock. Small area, limited inventory, commands a premium for good reason.
The Gulch
Nashville's most urban neighborhood. High-rises, Whole Foods, rooftop pools, and actually walkable. The only place you can live without a car. Expensive relative to the rest of the city.
Sylvan Park
Quiet residential with a real neighborhood feel. Long-timers, parents, dogs. Underpriced relative to 12 South and East Nashville. Good restaurants on Charlotte Pike nearby.
Hillsboro Village / Green Hills
Upscale, walkable within the neighborhood, excellent restaurants and the best retail in Nashville. Family-friendly but expensive. Green Hills mall area is the best shopping in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellevue a good neighborhood in Nashville?
Suburban west Nashville. More affordable than most inner neighborhoods, good schools. Car-mandatory, 20–30 minute drive from downtown. The pick for families who want space over walkability.
What is the rent in Bellevue, Nashville?
Nashville citywide median 1BR rent is $1,520/mo. Bellevue pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Nashville often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Bellevue in Nashville known for?
Suburban west Nashville. More affordable than most inner neighborhoods, good schools. Car-mandatory, 20–30 minute drive from downtown. The pick for families who want space over walkability.
How does Bellevue compare to other Nashville neighborhoods?
Bellevue is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Nashville. Other options include East Nashville, 12 South, Germantown.
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