Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Hills Neighborhood of Madison, TN from $800 (24 Rentals)

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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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Bldg A
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bldg A

555 N DuPont AveMadison, 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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Autumn Chase
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

110 Harris StGoodlettsville, TN 37072
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Rivergate Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rivergate Meadows

100 Rivergate Meadows DrGoodlettsville, TN 37072

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Shepherd Hills, Madison, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shepherd Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepherd Hills area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Avenue Apartments priced from $824. Orchard Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Hills apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$855
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Hills, TN

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Hills area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Hickory Pointe in the in the Shepherd Hills neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Shepherd Hills apartment is the The Stratford Model at Piccadilly Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepherd Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hickory Pointe3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.27
Piccadilly ApartmentsThe Stratford2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Meadow Creek3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.94
Cypress Creek Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$1.23
Bldg A2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Rivergate MeadowsBridgett2BR,1BA$1.34
Summerfield Place1x11BR,1BA$1.37
Heatherwood ApartmentsB Building (W/D Included) - 760sqft1BR,1BA$1.32
Crossings at MadisonA1 - 1Bed, 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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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Shepherd Hills, Madison, TN

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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepherd Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shepherd Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shepherd Hills is under $1,140.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepherd Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Shepherd Hills is Dupont Avenue Apartments which is listed at $824, while the average apartment in Shepherd Hills costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shepherd Hills?

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 29 regular apartments in Shepherd Hills 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 Shepherd Hills?

Cheap apartments in Shepherd Hills have an average cost of $206 which is $1,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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