Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bristol, TN from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Eastridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastridge Apartments

837 Portsmouth AveBristol, VA 24201
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Holston View
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holston View

125 Sierra PlBristol, VA 24201

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bristol, TN

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bristol, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bristol Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer Bristol$1,419$67515

Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Apple Villa in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $969. Shelby Heights in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apple Villa1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$969
Shelby HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Bristol Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, TN

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.52 price per square foot Unfurnished Model at The Victor Lofts in the in the Outer Bristol neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the 2BR/2BA Creek Crossing Model at Twin Oaks Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Outer Bristol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Victor LoftsUnfurnished2BR,2BA$1.52
Twin Oaks Apartments2BR/2BA Creek Crossing2BR,2BA$1.00
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Shelby HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
The Remington BristolLofts One Bedroom Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$2.72
Bristol Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Apple Villa1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment is $969 at Apple Villa.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bristol is starting from $1,124 at Bristol Square Apartments.

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