Yes. The Gulch is the most expensive neighborhood in Nashville by most measures, and the gap between it and other areas is significant.
Rent: Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Gulch runs approximately $2,100 to $2,500 per month. Two-bedroom units average around $3,100 to $3,500. For comparison, the Nashville city-wide average for a one-bedroom is approximately $1,706 per month. The Gulch runs 25 to 40% above the citywide average.
Buying: The median home price in the Gulch is approximately $675,000. Most condos are priced between $450,000 and $1 million. The Pullman Gulch Union tower that opened in May 2024 has units priced from the $400,000s to over $2 million. There are no single-family homes in the neighborhood.
Dining: Restaurants in the Gulch skew upscale. A dinner at Catbird (tasting menu) will cost $150 or more per person. Marsh House, Sushi Bar, and The 404 Kitchen all run $50 to $100 per person including drinks. Biscuit Love, the most accessible price point for a sit-down meal, runs $15 to $25 per person. The Gulch does have casual options, including Emmy Squared pizza and counter service at places like Upbeet, but the default price point is higher than most Nashville neighborhoods.
Drinks: L.A. Jackson cocktails run $14 to $18. Large-format shareable cocktails at the bar for parties of six or more start at $100.
Parking: Street parking in the Gulch is paid parking managed by Metro Nashville with time limits. Most pay lots charge $5 to $10 in the evening.
Hotels: The Thompson Nashville typically starts around $269 per night. The W Nashville is priced similarly. The most affordable hotel in the neighborhood, the Fairfield Inn at 118 12th Avenue South, starts around $179.
The Gulch is expensive by Nashville standards, not by Manhattan or San Francisco standards. If your reference point is other parts of Nashville, expect to pay more for everything here. If your reference point is luxury urban neighborhoods in coastal cities, the Gulch will feel manageable.
Sources
- Apartments.com, “Average Rent in Nashville, TN,” apartments.com
- Nashville MLS, “Living in The Gulch, Nashville (2025),” nashvillesmls.com
- Nashville Master Movers, “Average Rent in Nashville by Area: 2025,” nashvillemastermovers.com
- Nashville Todo, “The Gulch vs Downtown Nashville,” nashvilletodo.com
- L.A. Jackson, lajacksonbar.com