Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN from $416 (126 Rentals)

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Woodgate Farms
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$1,239 - $1,839

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Base Rent$1,239 - $1,839
Total Monthly Price$1,239 - $1,839
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Woodgate Farms

755 St. Andrews DrMurfreesboro, TN 37128
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Westbury Farms
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$1,259 - $1,879

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Base Rent$1,259 - $1,879
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Westbury Farms

2620 New Salem HwyMurfreesboro, TN 37128
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3343 Memorial
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$1,299 - $2,169

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3343 Memorial

3343 Memorial BlvdMurfreesboro, TN 37129
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Belden Reserve
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$1,329 - $2,010

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Base Rent$1,329 - $2,010
Total Monthly Price$1,329 - $2,010
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Belden Reserve

475 Swanholme DrMurfreesboro, TN 37128
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$1,349 - $1,379
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2426 Willowbrook Dr

MurfreesboroTN37130

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murfreesboro, TN

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Murfreesboro, TN area range in price from $416 to $5,210 with an overall median price of $1,511. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Murfreesboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Murfreesboro$1,459$416209
Blackman Farm$1,588$1,095140

Cheapest Available Murfreesboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Murfreesboro, TN is a 4 Beds unit found at 1540 Place in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood priced from $416. Cobalt Row in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murfreesboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Place4x24BR,2BA$416
Cobalt Row2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$920
The Grove at Lily Grace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Cove at Center PointOakland 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Wind Crest ApartmentsWindsor - classic 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The SouthernThe SageStudio,1BA$999
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Kingwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,049
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Parkview Flats1 x 1 G1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murfreesboro area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $2,069. The second greatest value Murfreesboro apartment is the Townhouse Model at Rivermont Apartments starting at $1,730 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Murfreesboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood Village Townhomes3BD 2.5BA with garage3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Rivermont ApartmentsTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Hawthorne Park SouthThe Gateway3BR,2BA$1.16
Cobalt Row2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$0.66
The Summit TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Merchants WalkBurton2BR,2BA$1.29
1540 Place2x2L2BR,2BA$0.72
The Social Blue2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$0.92
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
College CenterStudent Private Furnished 4 bed w/elec & wate4BR,4BA$0.71

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Murfreesboro Overview

Boasting a big name and an even bigger heart, Murfreesboro remains a gem of the Tennessee region. One of the fastest growing cities in the entire nation, Murfreesboro apartments offer easy accessibility to Nashville, Middle Tennessee State University and so much more.

Why live in Murfreesboro, TN?

"Flush with natural splendor and located within a bird's eye view of the Stones River, apartments in Murfreesboro truly represent some of the best in Tennessee living. Consistently referred to by national publications such as 'Money' as ""one of the top cities in the nation in which to live"", Murfreesboro effortlessly combines a solid job market and a bevy of opportunities. "

Murfreesboro, TN
Population: 141,344

Ranked #189

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Murfreesboro Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Murfreesboro?

The cheapest apartment in Murfreesboro is The Grove at Lily Grace which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Murfreesboro costs $1,511.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Murfreesboro?

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 38 regular apartments in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

Cheap apartments in Murfreesboro have an average cost of $205 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Murfreesboro.

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