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Downtown Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Murfreesboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Murfreesboro area of Murfreesboro, TN is a 4 Beds unit found at 1540 Place priced from $416. Cove at Center Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Downtown Murfreesboro apartments for rent in Murfreesboro, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Place4x24BR,2BA$416
Cove at Center PointLasCassas StudioStudio,1BA$899
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
The 9022 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,029
Condos at Villager1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Kingwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Chelsea PlaceWilliamsburg1BR,1BA$1,125
The DempseyThe Sloan1BR,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Murfreesboro, TN

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Murfreesboro area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom (C1) Model at The Preserve Murfreesboro Apartments in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $1,941. The second greatest value Downtown Murfreesboro apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at The Summit Townhomes starting at $1,499 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Murfreesboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve Murfreesboro Apartments3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom (C1)3BR,3BA$1.42
The Summit TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.19
The Social Blue3x3 Renovated3BR,3BA$0.61
Ashwood CoveThe Magnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
1540 Place2x2D2BR,2BA$0.93
Kingwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.47
The 9022 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.45
College CenterStudent Private Furnished 4 bed w/elec & wate4BR,4BA$0.71
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Murfreesboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Murfreesboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Murfreesboro is under $1,129.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Murfreesboro?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Murfreesboro is Maitland Court Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Downtown Murfreesboro costs $1,949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 30 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Murfreesboro?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Murfreesboro have an average cost of $354 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Murfreesboro.

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