
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, TN from $700 (37 Rentals)
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Orchard Park

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Forest Park

Crossings at Madison
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200 Webster

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Quail Creek

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524 Rothwood Ave

224 Harris St

Crestbrook Meadows Townhomes

555 N Dupont Ave

232 Roosevelt Ave

1414 Pawnee Trail

1208 Coreland Dr
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East Madison, Madison, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Madison Studio Apartments | $1,096 | $894 | $1,305 |
| East Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $801 | $1,970 |
| East Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,035 | $2,785 |
| East Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| East Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,495 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, TN.
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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 $801. Orchard Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Orchard Park | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Madison Flats | The Carter | Studio,1BA | $894 |
| Gibson Creek Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Cedar Place Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Amalie Meadows Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | B building with w/d - 800 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Forest Park | The Neely | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Crossings at Madison | A1 - 1Bed, 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Falcon View Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, TN
As of April 08, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Rental Homes | Richmond | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Harris | The Hannah | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Gibson Creek Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Orchard Park | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Falcon View Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | B building with w/d - 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Graybrook and Graycroft | Graycroft 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Crossings at Madison | A1 - 1Bed, 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Forest Park | The Neely | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Dupont Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,013.
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 $801, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $2,625.
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 58 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 $426 which is $2,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.
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