
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bristol, TN from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Century Square Apartments

81 24th St

Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Villas at Island Road
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Deer Run Apartments

Bristol Square

2356 Volunteer Pky, Unit A5

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105 24th St, Unit 105 24th St

501 Spruce St, Unit A1

The Bungalow

1209 Windsor Ave
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123 Lilly St

1300-1330 Windsor Ave

230 Booher Ln

221 Valley Pike Rd

540 Oakwood St

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Holston View

261 Carlton Ln
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156 Berrywood Ln

156 Berrywood Ln

302 Northwinds Dr

Woodlands at Bristol Apartments

Eastridge Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

Apple Villa
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952 Beverly Dr
Bristol, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bristol?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $675 | $2,524 |
| Bristol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $915 | $3,400 |
| Bristol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,275 | $5,254 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bristol, TN
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Bristol | $1,489 | $675 | 27 |
Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Square Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood priced from $750. Holston View in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Holston View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Shelby Heights | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| The Bungalow | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Bristol View Townhomes | 2 BR, 2.5 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| The Villas at Lavinder Lane | 3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1,619 |
| The Remington Bristol | Unfurnished One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, TN
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage Model at The Villas at Lavinder Lane in the in the Outer Bristol neighborhood starting from $1,619. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Shelby Heights starting at $1,300 with a $1.07 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Lavinder Lane | 3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Shelby Heights | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Bristol View Townhomes | 2 BR, 2.5 BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| 105 24th St, Unit 105 24th St | 105 24th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Bungalow | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Remington Bristol | Lofts One Bedroom Fully Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Holston View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bristol?
The cheapest apartment in Bristol is Century Square Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Bristol costs $1,489.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bristol?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Bristol that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bristol?
Cheap apartments in Bristol have an average cost of $227 which is $1,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bristol.
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