Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, TN from $700 (34 Rentals)

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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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Madison Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Gardens

800 Anderson LnMadison, TN 37115
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333 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

333 Apartments

333 Gallatin Pike SMadison, 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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Cottonwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

900 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
property at 308 Warrior Rd

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308 Warrior Rd

NashvilleTN37115

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East Madison, Madison, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Madison area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Avenue Apartments priced from $821. Cedar Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$821
Cedar Place ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$899
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$925
Madison FlatsThe CarterStudio,1BA$943
Amalie Meadows ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$949
Crossings at MadisonA1 - 1Bed, 1Bath1BR,1BA$999
Heatherwood ApartmentsB Building (W/D Included) - 760sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
Gibson Creek2 x 1 | Gibson Creek2BR,1BA$1,035
Rothwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, TN

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $1.44 price per square foot Richmond Model at The Orchards Rental Homes in the in the Ivy Hill neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the The Hannah Model at The Harris starting at $2,018 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Orchards Rental HomesRichmond4BR,2.5BA$1.44
The HarrisThe Hannah3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Falcon View Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Forest ParkThe Madison2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Gibson Creek2 x 1 | Gibson Creek2BR,1BA$1.09
River Retreat Apartments2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Heatherwood ApartmentsA Building (W/D Included) - 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.32
Crossings at MadisonA1 - 1Bed, 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.32
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Madison Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Madison?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Madison is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Madison?

The cheapest apartment in East Madison is Dupont Avenue Apartments which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $2,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Madison?

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 54 regular apartments in East Madison 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 East Madison?

Cheap apartments in East Madison have an average cost of $407 which is $2,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.

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