Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cookeville, TN from $400 (54 Rentals)

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property at 1976 N Dixie Ave

$900 - $1,475

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1976 N Dixie Ave

CookevilleTN38501
property at 316 Laurel Ave

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 Laurel Ave

CookevilleTN38501

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property at 43 W 13th St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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43 W 13th St, Unit B

43 W 13th St
CookevilleTN38501

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140 W 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

140 W 14th St

140 W 14th StCookeville, TN 38501
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New Horizon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Horizon Apartments

1770 S Jefferson AveCookeville, TN 38506
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1325 Virginia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1325 Virginia Ave

1325 Virginia AveCookeville, TN 38501
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University Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

1218 Byrne AveCookeville, TN 38501
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property at 1319 Autumn Ave

$800 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1319 Autumn Ave

CookevilleTN38501
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Alluvian Terrace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alluvian Terrace

255 Quinland Lake RdCookeville, TN 38506

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1807 N Dixie Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1807 N Dixie Ave

1807 N Dixie AveCookeville, TN 38501
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650 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

650 E Broad St

650 E Broad StCookeville, TN 38501
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230 Denton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Denton Ave

230 Denton AveCookeville, TN 38501
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508 E Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

508 E Broad St

508 E Broad StCookeville, TN 38501

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Cookeville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cookeville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cookeville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 140 W 14th St priced from $425. 1325 Virginia Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cookeville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
140 W 14th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$425
1325 Virginia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Cypress Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$773
Eagle VillageStudioStudio,1BA$800
WILLOW PARK APARTMENTSThe Cottage1BR,1BA$850
Saxony Apartment Homes1BR/1BA w/d1BR,1BA$921

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cookeville, TN

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cookeville area is the $1.15 price per square foot Springfield II Model at Copper Springs by Meadows Properties in the starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Cookeville apartment is the 2530 Dodson Branch Rd Model at 2530 Dodson Branch Rd, Unit 3 starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cookeville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Springs by Meadows PropertiesSpringfield II3BR,2.5BA$1.15
2530 Dodson Branch Rd, Unit 32530 Dodson Branch Rd2BR,2BA$1.10
409 N Walnut Ave, Unit B409 N Walnut Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Putnam House2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
1320 Shipley Church Rd, Unit B1320 Shipley Church Rd2BR,2BA$1.14
70 E 18th St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
210 W 17th St, Unit 2BR-TH210 W 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.10
701 E 10th St, Unit C1701 E 10th St2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Cypress Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
863 Shanks Ave, Unit A863 Shanks Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cookeville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cookeville Apartment is $425 at 140 W 14th St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cookeville is starting from $950 at WILLOW PARK APARTMENTS.

What is the most affordable Cookeville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cookeville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1994 Bouton Bend and starts from $1,275.

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