Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, TN from $700 (31 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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Cumberland Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Crossing

333 Rio Vista DrMadison, 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

900 E Old Hickory BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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Robinson Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Flats

1205 Robinson RdOld Hickory, TN 37138
Senior Living
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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 $908. Madison Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$908
Madison FlatsThe CarterStudio,1BA$920
Gibson Creek Apartments1X11BR,1BA$945
Madison Gardens1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Forest ParkThe Neely1BR,1BA$965
Crossings at Madison1x11BR,1BA$996
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,031
200 WebsterA11BR,1BA$1,060
Rothwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,070
Berkley Hills1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, TN

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $1.36 price per square foot Rosewood Model at The Orchards Rental Homes in the in the Ivy Hill neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the BRAND NEW Phase 2 - 2 BR Model at Graybrook and Graycroft starting at $1,500 with a $1.42 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 HomesRosewood4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Graybrook and GraycroftBRAND NEW Phase 2 - 2 BR2BR,2BA$1.42
River Retreat Apartments2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Falcon View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Birchstone VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Heatherwood ApartmentsB Building (W/D Included) - 760sqft1BR,1BA$1.45
Crossings at Madison1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Forest ParkThe Neely1BR,1BA$1.43
Gibson Creek Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.43
Dupont Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Madison, Madison, TN

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Madison, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the East Madison Neighborhood in Madison, TN

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,095.

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 $908, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $2,545.

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 10 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 $117 which is $2,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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