Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Murfreesboro Neighborhood of Murfreesboro, TN from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 616 Sun Circle

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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616 Sun Circle

MurfreesboroTN37130

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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 2 Beds unit found at 1540 Place priced from $825. Maitland Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Murfreesboro apartments for rent in Murfreesboro, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Place2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - SOLD OUT - Please Call2BR,2BA$825
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Cove at Center PointLasCassas StudioStudio,1BA$929
Parkview Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$990
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
The 9022 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,029
Slate at Ninety-SixThe Zinc1BR,1BA$1,049
Condos at Villager1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
The DylanThe Wembley1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Murfreesboro, TN

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 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.
Oakwood Village Townhomes2BD 2.5BA with garage2BR,2.5BA$1.11
The Summit TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Saddlebrook ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Hunters Court2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
University Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
The 9022 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Parkview Flats Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.41
College CenterStudent Private Furnished 4 bed w/elec & wate4BR,4BA$0.71

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Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Downtown Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN

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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 $1,075.

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 $1,924.

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 91 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 $403 which is $1,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Murfreesboro.

Expert Rental Resources

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