Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Pointe at Eastdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe at Eastdale

2011 Bradyville PikeMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Belle Aire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Aire Apartments

1207 Sloan StMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Brownstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone

1455 S Lascassas PikeMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Oakland Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Apartments

1203 Old Lascassas RdMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Cason Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cason Ridge Apartments

1647 Cason LnMurfreesboro, TN 37128
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Chaney Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chaney Ridge

250 Joe B Jackson PkwyMurfreesboro, TN 37127
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Northfield Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northfield Ridge

2032 Empress DrMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Murfreesboro, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Murfreesboro, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Murfreesboro$1,890$575281
Blackman Farm$2,500$1,095181

Cheapest Available Murfreesboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Murfreesboro, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 1540 Place in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood priced from $825. The Dempsey in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murfreesboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Place2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - SOLD OUT - Please Call2BR,2BA$825
The DempseyThe Sloan1BR,1BA$899
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Cove at Center PointThe Cove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Poplar VillageCottonwood1BR,1BA$979
The SouthernThe SageStudio,1BA$999
The Lily Grace ApartmentsClassic Renovation One Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
MARCH MADNESS! SPECIALS AVAILABLE!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murfreesboro, TN

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murfreesboro area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Murfreesboro apartment is the 710 N Maple St Model at 710 N Maple St, Unit A starting at $1,195 with a $0.75 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 Townhomes2BD 2.5BA with garage2BR,2.5BA$1.11
710 N Maple St, Unit A710 N Maple St2BR,1BA$0.75
Hawthorne Park SouthThe Gateway3BR,2BA$1.31
The Summit TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Woodgate Farms2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$1.24
Cason EstatesKempsey2BR,2BA$1.32
Victoria Place Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Hunters Court2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
University Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
College Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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. "

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Murfreesboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Murfreesboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Murfreesboro is under $1,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Murfreesboro?

The cheapest apartment in Murfreesboro is The Dempsey which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Murfreesboro costs $2,195.

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 105 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 $268 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Murfreesboro.

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