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Birchway Rivergate
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$1,330 - $2,327
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Birchway Rivergate

110 One Mile PkyMadison, TN 37115
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Northerly
$1,363 - $2,653
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Northerly

620 W Due West AveMadison, TN 37115
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Station A
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$1,411 - $2,526
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1401 Gallatin Pike NMadison, TN 37115
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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323 Forest Park Rd

MadisonTN37115
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111 Cash Ln

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Cumberland View Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland View Towers

1201 Cheyenne BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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October Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

October Homes

606 N Dupont AveMadison, TN 37115
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223 Foxboro Dr
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223 Foxboro Dr

223 Foxboro DrMadison, TN 37115
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Madison Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Gardens

800 Anderson LnMadison, TN 37115
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333 Apartments
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333 Apartments

333 Gallatin Pike SMadison, TN 37115
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Bldg A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bldg A

555 N DuPont AveMadison, TN 37115

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Cottonwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

900 E Old Hickory BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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Cottonwood Apartments II
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments II

602 E Old Hickory BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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Quail Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Creek

114-114 Hoffman PlMadison, TN 37115
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Cumberland Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Crossing

333 Rio Vista DrMadison, TN 37115
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Madison, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at Buffalo Trail Apartments in the Brick Church Bellshire neighborhood priced from $789. Dupont Avenue Apartments in the Ivy Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $814. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buffalo Trail Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$789
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$814
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$855
Meadow Creek2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$884
Gibson Creek1 x 1 | Gibson Creek1BR,1BA$895
Amalie MeadowsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$949
Madison FlatsThe CarterStudio,1BA$950
Harmony on MainA11BR,1BA$972
Polo ParkKentucky Derby1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, TN

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.21 price per square foot 613 Vantrease Rd Model at 613 Vantrease Rd, Unit VantreaseA in the in the Ivy Hill neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3x2 Model at Cypress Creek starting at $1,605 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
613 Vantrease Rd, Unit VantreaseA613 Vantrease Rd2BR,1BA$1.21
Cypress Creek3x23BR,2BA$1.22
Cobblestone Corners2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
120 OakleyThe Broadmoor2BR,1BA$1.11
Meadow Creek3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.94
3122 Brickdale Ln, Unit B3122 Brickdale Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Forest ParkThe Madison2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Bldg A2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Falcon View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madison?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madison is at Madison Flats listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $814 at Dupont Avenue Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison is starting from $884 at Meadow Creek.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Buffalo Trail Apartments and starts from $789.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Nashville

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As part of the team here at Apartment Home Living, I am eager to tell you all about Nashville, and its amazing colleges and nearby neighborhoods that make perfect residences for students, seeking to increase their education and g.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.