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Royal Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks

670 Miller RdSmithville, TN 37166

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517 Melrose St
2 Bedroom Apartments

517 Melrose St

517 Melrose StLebanon, TN 37087
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Alexandria, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Slate at Ninety-Six in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood priced from $1,069. Hartmann Plantation in the Colonial Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,232. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Slate at Ninety-SixThe Zinc1BR,1BA$1,069
Hartmann PlantationKathryn1BR,1BA$1,232
Hamilton Station1 Bedroom Residential1BR,1BA$1,249
Caney Commons2-bedroom2BR,2BA$1,295
Pointe at Five OaksA2 Hinckley - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Summerfield Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,303
MAA MurfreesboroSaratoga1BR,1BA$1,328
Limestone Trail ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1,356
Hathaway at Lebanon1 Bedroom Plus1BR,1BA$1,399
The Edge on Main2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, TN and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3-bedroom Model at Flats at Melrose in the in the Colonial Village neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the The Emma Model at Cedar City Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Lebanon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at Melrose3-bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Cedar City TownhomesThe Emma3BR,2.5BA$1.13
South Maple Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Hunters CreekRiver Birch Renovated3BR,2BA$1.29
Spring Hill TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
255 New Town Rd.3-Bed3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Revere at Barton's Run2 Bedroom Craftsman Premier2BR,2BA$1.37
Bluebird Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Caney Commons3-bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.45
The Fitzroy at Lebanon MarketplaceSycamore2BR,2BA$1.46

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Getting Around Alexandria, TN

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria Apartment is $1,069 at Slate at Ninety-Six.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is starting from $1,295 at Caney Commons.

What is the most affordable Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 255 New Town Rd. and starts from $1,495.

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