Nashville Airbnbs & Short Term Rentals for Sale

Nashville Airbnbs and Nashville short term rentals for sale anchor one of the most active investor markets in the Southeast. Grant Hammond has closed 550+ short-term rental transactions, tracks every NOOSTR and OOSTR-eligible building across Davidson County, and updates this page weekly with current Nashville Airbnb investment property inventory, closed-sale comparables, zoning rule changes, and revenue benchmarks. Browse active listings below, then dive into the buildings, neighborhoods, and zoning detail that determine which Nashville Airbnbs actually produce strong returns.

Most investors searching Nashville Airbnbs for sale narrow first by zoning eligibility. The decision usually comes down to NOOSTR-permitted condos in downtown towers like Muse, Heritage at Broadway, and Hyve, OOSTR-only homes in Inglewood and East Nashville, or pre-construction townhomes at Alora, Lucy, and Modernest WeHo. Active list prices span the high $300,000s through $4 million across 30+ STR-eligible buildings, with the deepest current inventory in Midtown, SoBro, and East Nashville.

Nashville Airbnb properties for sale operate within one of the most structured short term rental markets in the United States. Investors evaluating Nashville STR investment opportunities must understand zoning classification, NOOSTR eligibility, permit durability, and documented income performance before underwriting projected returns across Davidson County. The information on this page reflects 2026 Metro Nashville permit requirements and current market conditions.

Grant Hammond specializes in Nashville short term rental investment properties and has completed more than 550 Nashville Airbnb transactions. Across his career he has represented more than $1 billion in real estate sales volume and has participated in the initial sales of several purpose built STR communities across the city.

In addition to advising investors, Grant is also an active Airbnb owner and currently owns more than 20 short term rental properties. Earlier in his investment career he personally managed his own Airbnb properties, providing firsthand insight into the operational realities of STR ownership before transitioning those properties to professional management.

This page provides active Nashville Airbnb listings, zoning clarity, regulatory guidance, and resale positioning insight for investors navigating the Nashville short term rental market. For deeper market analysis, review the Nashville Airbnb Market Report or explore our Nashville Airbnb investment insights.

Two recent NOOSTR townhome developments anchor active Nashville investor inventory: Horizon Nashville in the River District (Phase 1 sold out 2024 to 2026 under my representation as listing broker, with Phases 2 and 3 represented by other brokers) and Alora Nashville in the Capital District, where Phase 1 inventory includes a handful of furnished turnkey units still active for sale.

What Should Nashville Airbnb Buyers Consider Before Investing?

Nashville short term rentals for sale split into two regulatory tracks under Metro Codes: NOOSTR (non-owner-occupied, the investor track) and OOSTR (owner-occupied, the homestead track). The track determines whether a Nashville Airbnb investment property qualifies for absentee operation, which permit class applies, and how the building will perform on resale.

Nashville Airbnb buyers should verify three things before investing: zoning eligibility for non-owner-occupied short-term rental use (NOOSTR), the building’s permit history, and recent transaction comparables. Davidson County permits NOOSTR only on parcels zoned MUL, MUL-A, MUL-G, ON, OG, or in specified PUD overlays.

Zoning eligibility is the foundational underwriting variable for any Nashville Airbnb investment. A property must qualify for a non owner occupied short term rental permit under current Metro Nashville zoning rules before revenue projections have any validity.

NOOSTR classification determines whether an investor can operate a full time rental without occupying the property as a primary residence. Properties that qualify are significantly more flexible and command premium pricing at resale.

Permit transfer limitations are a critical resale consideration. Nashville STR permits do not automatically transfer upon sale, meaning the next buyer must reapply and requalify under zoning rules that may have changed since the original permit was issued.

Income documentation is the primary driver of pricing outcomes for operating Airbnbs. Sellers with verified Airbnb revenue history, occupancy data, and management records achieve stronger sale prices and shorter marketing periods than sellers without documented performance.

What Is the Nashville Airbnb Investment Outlook in 2026?

Nashville’s Airbnb investment outlook in 2026 favors NOOSTR-eligible new construction in downtown corridors. Metro Council froze new NOOSTR permits outside multi-family zoning in 2022, which created scarcity value for purpose-built buildings. Nightly rate growth and event-driven occupancy continue to outperform long-term rental comparables in the same submarkets.

For a building-by-building view of how that scarcity plays out at the transaction level, my three-year analysis of closed sales across 32 Nashville Airbnb-eligible buildings breaks down which five buildings drove most of the $86.6 million in trailing single-building volume and what each price tier looks like in mid-2026.

Short term rentals are legal in Nashville under two permit classifications: owner occupied and non owner occupied. New non owner occupied permits are restricted to specific commercial, mixed use, DTC, and certain approved specific plan districts. Most low density residential zoning does not qualify for new investor permits.

All STR operators must obtain a permit from Metro Nashville Codes before listing on Airbnb or other platforms. Permits require annual renewal and do not automatically transfer upon sale. Zoning eligibility determines long term investment durability before projected revenue assumptions matter.

As of 2026 Metro Nashville has issued approximately 3,700 active short term rental permits across Davidson County. New non owner occupied permits are restricted to qualifying commercial and mixed use zoning districts following regulatory changes enacted in prior years. Investors evaluating new acquisitions should treat zoning verification as a pre-offer requirement rather than a due diligence item.

How Do Nashville STR Zoning and NOOSTR Eligibility Work?

Nashville short term rental zoning operates under Metro Codes regulations that distinguish owner-occupied (OOSTR) and non-owner-occupied (NOOSTR) permits. NOOSTR permits are restricted to multi-family zoning districts and PUD overlays. Verify parcel-level eligibility through the Nashville Department of Codes & Building Safety before underwriting any Airbnb investment.

Zoning classification controls whether a property can qualify for a non owner occupied short term rental permit.

Eligibility must be verified at the parcel level through Metro Nashville. Even when zoning permits STR use, homeowners association bylaws or condominium declarations may prohibit short term rentals.

Investors should confirm:

• Zoning district classification
• Overlay restrictions
• Specific Plan limitations
• HOA compliance standards

Regulatory clarity is essential to long term viability.

Which Nashville Airbnb Buildings Should Investors Consider?

Nashville Airbnbs concentrate in a small set of purpose-built NOOSTR-eligible buildings. each with different zoning, HOA rules, and investor track records. The buildings below represent the highest-volume options for Nashville short term rental investment properties currently on the market.

For downtown Nashville pre-construction investors, Heritage at Broadway at 160 2nd Avenue North is a 50-unit luxury Airbnb condo development restoring the historic 160 Lofts structure two blocks from lower Broadway. T2 Capital Management is the developer and Hastings Architecture is the design firm. The building is currently under construction with active pre-sale inventory and Walkability to Bridgestone Arena, Pinewood Social, and the SoBro/Demonbreun corridor positions Heritage for premium nightly rates during Predators games, CMA Fest weekend, and downtown convention bookings.

VOCE Hotel & Residences at 1717 Hayes Street is a 25-story Midtown Nashville condo hotel by Vastland Company and Preston Partnership, with 192 for-sale residences plus 116 hotel suites and 9 penthouses on levels 23-24. The building delivers Fall 2027 and includes a 40,000 square foot wellness amenity floor. The investor angle is structural: owners can opt into the on-site VOCE-managed nightly rental program, which routes the unit into hotel inventory under the building’s commercial-lodging use rather than the Metro OOSTR/NOOSTR permit framework. Six units are active on MLS, with VOCE sits within walking distance of Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, and the Music Row recording studios, anchoring three of Midtown’s highest event-driven demand drivers. The condo-hotel structure means no Metro STR permit cap exposure and no individual-owner property management workload.

For investors looking at downtown Nashville specifically, Muse Nashville’s 55-unit boutique Airbnb condo development at 65 Lindsley Avenue is one of the original purpose-built downtown NOOSTR buildings. Grant Hammond served as the original listing broker for the full sellout between 2019 and 2021, and the page Muse is positioned a short walk from Lower Broadway honky-tonks, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Ascend Amphitheater riverfront, with consistent five-year resale liquidity and NOOSTR permit transferability for qualifying buyers.

East Nashville buyers tracking specific building-level resale activity often start with Starlet East Phase 1 resale comparables, a 21-unit boutique condo development at 1310 Lischey Avenue that Grant Hammond represented as listing broker for the original sellout Starlet East sits in the heart of the East Nashville Airbnb corridor near Five Points, Pearl Diver, and Margot Café, drawing investor demand from buyers seeking East Nashville short term rental properties at a lower per-unit entry point than downtown towers.

Downtown Nashville pre-construction investors should also evaluate Allegro Nashville at 623 Middleton Street, an 82-unit 7-story luxury Airbnb condo development by T2 Capital Management and Hastings Architecture. Active pre-sale inventory is delivering in 2026 with NOOSTR zoning eligibility The Middleton Street location places Allegro a short walk from Bridgestone Arena, Lower Broadway, and the Cumberland River pedestrian bridge to Nissan Stadium, which routes guest demand from Predators, Titans, and Ascend Amphitheater events directly to Allegro investors.

For Germantown and Capital District Airbnb investors, Alora Nashville is a 25-residence luxury short term rental townhome community in Nashville’s DTC zoning district, one of the few zones that permits non-owner-occupied short term rental use under Metro regulations. Phase 1 units operate on active Metro NOOSTR permits, with many grossing over $160,000 per year in Airbnb bookings. Alora’s Capital District location is one mile from the Tennessee State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall, and the Nashville Farmers’ Market, with walkable access to Germantown’s restaurant corridor along 5th Avenue North.

Madison-area luxury Airbnb buyers should review Horizon Nashville, a multi-phase luxury Airbnb home community where Grant Hammond represented the Phase 1 sellout. Phase 2 and Phase 3 inventory is active under other listing brokers, with Phase 1 resale comparables Horizon Nashville’s Madison location offers a lower per-square-foot entry point than downtown Airbnb buildings while staying within a 15-minute drive of downtown Broadway, BNA airport, and the Gallatin Pike corridor.

Downtown Nashville investors evaluating resale-market depth often start with Hyve Nashville, Nashville’s number-two non-owner-occupied STR building by closed-sale volume with 30 transactions of record. Hyve operates as a downtown VRBO and Airbnb destination with Hyve sits in the Pie Town corridor steps from Lower Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and the Cumberland River, with delivered 2023 inventory and an established Airbnb hosting community that helps new buyers ramp revenue quickly.

West End’s highest-volume NOOSTR building is Odyssey Nashville with 40 closed sales of record. Grant Hammond has represented multiple Odyssey resale transactions and tracks active inventory plus the recent resale comparables that anchor Odyssey’s West End location places investors within walking distance of Vanderbilt University, Centennial Park, and the West End restaurant corridor, with consistent five-year resale demand from buyers prioritizing university and medical-center event-driven nightly rates.

East Nashville pre-construction inventory delivering in June 2026 includes The Jesse at 730 Main Street, a 58-unit STR-approved boutique condo development by Richland Building Partners with contemporary architecture from Smith Gee Studio and interiors by Barrow Interiors. Studio through 2-bedroom The Jesse delivers walkable access to Five Points, the East Nashville restaurant corridor, and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge connecting to downtown Broadway and Nissan Stadium for Titans games and concerts.

East Bank luxury townhome buyers should evaluate Lucy Nashville, a Midtown / East Bank Airbnb-eligible townhome development with active resale inventory and a rooftop amenity stack Lucy’s townhome floor plans deliver private garage parking and rooftop deck per unit, both signature amenities for premium Airbnb nightly rates and group-traveler bookings during Nashville event weekends.

Music Row investors targeting walkable Broadway-adjacent inventory should review Musica Music Row, a 13-unit luxury Airbnb townhome development on Music Row that pairs walkability to lower Broadway Musica’s Music Row location positions investors at the doorstep of Nashville’s recording studio district, with walkable access to Vanderbilt, Centennial Park, and the Demonbreun corridor, and a small unit count that limits future supply pressure on resale.

Smaller-scale East Nashville Airbnb investors often consider Vistas at Katie Hill, a 10-unit boutique Airbnb townhome development with NOOSTR eligibility and a tight unit count that Vistas sits in the Katie Hill submarket of East Nashville near Inglewood and the Riverside Drive corridor, offering investors a lower entry price than downtown Airbnb buildings with NOOSTR permits already in place for active resale units.

Additional Nashville Airbnb Buildings Worth Tracking

Below are additional Nashville Airbnb-eligible buildings that round out the silo. Each link opens a building-specific page with active inventory, closed-sale history, and investment analysis.

• Jolene on Main · East Nashville · 20-unit boutique condo development
• Raven Nashville · Katie Hill · 11-unit luxury Airbnb townhome development
• Aspire Nashville · 9-unit luxury Airbnb townhome development
• Elevate at City Heights · 15-unit Airbnb townhome development
• Elliott · 15-unit Nashville Airbnb townhome development
• Endeavor at City Heights · 31-unit Nashville Airbnb investment property
• Mason Lofts · 14-unit furnished Airbnb investment building
• Furnished NOO STRs in The Nations · The Nations · multi-building furnished NOOSTR aggregate
• Highland Station · East Nashville · 13-unit Airbnb building
• Hendrix · East Nashville · Airbnb investment property
• Skyline · 15-unit luxury Airbnb townhome development
• Brio West End · West End · Airbnb and VRBO investment building
• Lyric · East Nashville · 6-unit boutique Airbnb building
• Vanderbilt · 16-unit Airbnb investment building near Vanderbilt
• Vibe East Nashville · East Nashville · 38-unit Airbnb investment building
• Moderno · 26-unit Airbnb investment property
• Monty · East Nashville · 14-unit Airbnb investment building
• The Modernest WeHo · Wedgewood-Houston · 129-unit pre-construction Airbnb condo development delivering Q2 2027 by CA South + Studio APA
• Illume · 77-unit Airbnb condo development (largest single-building in the silo)

Nashville Airbnb investments perform best in downtown Nashville, Pie Town, the Gulch, and Midtown. neighborhoods with walkability to Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, Music Row, and Vanderbilt. Event-driven occupancy and high nightly rates concentrate in these corridors. East Nashville townhome developments offer secondary STR yield with lower entry pricing.

Owner-occupied short term rentals (OOSTR) require the owner to live on-site at least 270 days per year and can operate in residential zoning. Non-owner-occupied permits (NOOSTR) allow full-time rental but only in specific multi-family zones. Both require annual Metro Nashville permit renewal.

Recent Nashville Airbnb sales show that NOOSTR-eligible condos with documented Nashville short term rental revenue history resell faster and at higher per-square-foot prices than comparable non-STR units. Buildings with delivered units and active permit transfers see the strongest resale demand. Income documentation is the primary buyer underwriting variable.

More Nashville STR buildings and listings we actively track:

• Nashville Airbnbs for sale: new-construction STRs, including opportunity-zone options.
• The Elliott: a 15-home Airbnb development at 2118 Elliott Avenue (37204) by Trimark.
• Highland Station: a 13-townhome Airbnb development by the Highland Yards development.
• The Hendrix: an Airbnb development in the Cleveland Park neighborhood.
• Mason Lofts: a 14-unit furnished-Airbnb building in West End.
• Moderno at Creative Way: a 26-unit Airbnb investment building at 500 Creative Way, Madison.
• NOO STRs in The Nations: 8 furnished, operating non-owner-occupied STRs at 4908 Delaware Avenue.
• Endeavor at City Heights: a 31-unit Airbnb development at 2525 Clifton Avenue (37209).
• Catalyst Vanderbilt: a 16-townhome Airbnb development at 2001 Convent Place.
• Scovel Row vacation rentals: 10 vacation rentals near Germantown priced $729,900 to $749,900.

How Do Nashville Airbnb Investments Generate Revenue?

Nashville short term rental investments generate revenue through nightly rates ranging $200–$800 depending on bedroom count and location, plus event-week premiums during CMA Fest, Tin Pan South, Super Bowl LXIV (2030), and Titans home games. Strong-performing units gross $80,000 to $160,000 annually before management fees, taxes, and HOA expenses.

Nashville Airbnb revenue is driven by a combination of tourism seasonality, event calendar density, property amenity profile, and management efficiency. The city hosts approximately 17 million annual visitors, supporting year round baseline demand supplemented by peak periods tied to major concerts, sporting events, conventions, and bachelorette and bachelor party travel.

The dominant revenue generating property type in Nashville is the 4 bedroom 4 bathroom townhome with a rooftop deck. These properties command the strongest nightly rates and occupancy levels because they accommodate group travel, which drives the majority of Nashville’s short term rental demand.

Acquisition price relative to sustainable nightly rate is the core underwriting variable. Investors should model conservative occupancy assumptions of 60% to 70% and verify management fee structures before projecting net operating income.

For investors looking at the downtown Nashville VRBO and Airbnb corridor specifically, Hyve Nashville at 635 7th Avenue South is an 83-unit NOOSTR-eligible boutique condo development that delivered in 2023, designed by Alex Pettas Architecture and developed by CA South. I have closed multiple Hyve resale transactions since the original sellout and track the building’s resale comp set.

Allegro Nashville is an 82-unit pre-construction luxury Airbnb-eligible condo development at 623 Middleton Street, delivering in 2026 from the same T2 Capital Management and Hastings Architecture team behind Heritage at Broadway.

Odyssey Nashville in West End anchors one of the largest concentrations of NOOSTR-eligible Airbnb closings in Nashville. The boutique condo development has been a consistent top-tier short term rental performer since delivery, with verified income documentation and an active resale comp set.

The Jesse Nashville at 730 Main Street brings a 58-unit STR-approved boutique condo development to East Nashville’s Main Street corridor, delivering June 2026 from Richland Building Partners with Smith Gee Studio architecture and Barrow Interiors. The building represents East Nashville’s answer to downtown’s NOOSTR new construction cluster.

What Risks Must Nashville Airbnb Investors Consider?

Nashville short term rental investors face regulatory, market, and operational risks: Metro Council can amend NOOSTR permit caps, nightly rate compression from new supply, seasonal occupancy variance, HOA bylaw changes affecting rental rights, and property management quality. Annual permit renewal and parcel-level zoning verification remain ongoing compliance requirements.

Metro Council policy changes represent the most significant regulatory risk for Nashville Airbnb investors. Zoning amendments, permit cap legislation, or occupancy tax changes can materially alter the investment thesis for properties that appeared fully compliant at acquisition.

Permit transfer limitations create resale complexity. Because Nashville STR permits do not convey with title, the next buyer faces requalification risk under zoning conditions that may differ from those in place when the original permit was issued.

Insurance cost volatility has increased meaningfully since 2022. STR-specific insurance products carry higher premiums than standard homeowner policies and some insurers have restricted coverage in high density urban markets.

Concentrated supply in purpose built STR corridors can compress nightly rates when multiple developments deliver simultaneously. Investors in The Nations and River North corridors should monitor development pipeline activity before acquiring.

Interest rate volatility directly affects leveraged returns. Investors using DSCR loans or conventional financing should stress test projected returns at mortgage rates 100 to 150 basis points above current levels.

Considering Selling a Nashville STR?

Selling a Nashville short term rental requires documenting trailing twelve-month revenue, current NOOSTR permit status, and HOA Airbnb authorization. Buyers underwrite STR resales as cash-flowing assets. Strong listings include audited income statements, permit transfer paperwork, and management contract details at the time of offer.

Owners evaluating exit strategy should understand how income documentation, zoning durability, and permit verification influence resale liquidity. Learn more about how to sell my Nashville Airbnb using a structured income driven strategy.

Muse Downtown Nashville Airbnb Condos: Recent Resale Inventory

Recent Muse Nashville resale inventory below. Read the full Muse Nashville investment analysis for sellout history, unit specs, and downtown STR market context.

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(all data current as of 6/28/2026)

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Sources and Methodology

Closed-sale comparables and active inventory counts: RealTracs MLS Greater Nashville Realtors feed, refreshed monthly via my MLS export pipeline. NOOSTR/OOSTR zoning rules and permit caps: Metro Codes Title 17 (specifically 17.16.250.E for NOOSTR caps and Title 6.28 for permitting). Permit issuance and renewal data: Metro Nashville Codes Department public records via the Beacon STR portal. Revenue benchmarks reference building-level closed-sale prices and rental income on individual Building NPP pages. Transaction history: 550+ Nashville short-term rental closings represented at BDG Partners (brokered by Compass RE) since 2014.

Work With a Nashville Airbnb Specialist

Grant Hammond is a Nashville real estate broker at Compass RE with 25 years of experience and over $1 billion in career sales. His Airbnb and short-term rental practice covers more than 550 transactions across Davidson County, alongside approximately 200 million dollars in luxury home sales above 1.5 million and 350 plus downtown Nashville high-rise condominium transactions. Grant has earned the Greater Nashville REALTORS Diamond Elite Award of Excellence nine times and personally owns more than 20 non-owner-occupied short-term rental townhomes within three miles of downtown Nashville. He has been cited as a Nashville real estate expert in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Tennessean, and the Nashville Business Journal. Tennessee Broker License #261980. Call or text (615) 945-7123 or email grant@granthammond.com to discuss your Nashville STR investment goals.

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