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

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property at 2356 Volunteer Pky

$1,200

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2356 Volunteer Pky, Unit A5

2356 Volunteer Pky
BristolTN37620
property at 501 Spruce St

$1,300

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$1,300

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501 Spruce St, Unit A1

501 Spruce St
BristolTN37620

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Holston View
$900 - $1,065
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Holston View

125 Sierra PlBristol, VA 24201
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property at 156 Berrywood Ln

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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156 Berrywood Ln

BristolVA24201
property at 156 Berrywood Ln

$1,300

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156 Berrywood Ln

BristolVA24201
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Eastridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastridge Apartments

837 Portsmouth AveBristol, VA 24201
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

109-121 Meadow Lark LnBluff City, TN 37618
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Apple Villa
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Apple Villa

1705 Blountville BlvdBlountville, TN 37617
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property at 952 Beverly Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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952 Beverly Dr

AbingdonVA24210

Bristol, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bristol, TN

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$1,489$67527

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Square ApartmentsCentury 1B 1B Large1BR,1BA$750
Holston View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Shelby HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,300
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2BA$1,600
The Villas at Lavinder Lane3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage3BR,2BA$1,619
The Remington BristolUnfurnished One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at Lavinder Lane3 Bedroom Townhome with Main Level Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Shelby HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Bristol View Townhomes2 BR, 2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
105 24th St, Unit 105 24th St105 24th St2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Deer Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
The Bungalow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The Remington BristolLofts One Bedroom Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$2.40
Century Square ApartmentsCentury 1B 1B Large1BR,1BA$1.13
Holston View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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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