Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Murfreesboro Neighborhood of Murfreesboro, TN from $400 (26 Rentals)

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303 Bridge Ave

MurfreesboroTN37129

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 1 Bed unit found at Maitland Court Apartments priced from $925. The Lily Grace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Murfreesboro apartments for rent in Murfreesboro, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
The Lily Grace ApartmentsClassic Renovation One Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Cove at Center PointOakland 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Kingwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Chelsea PlaceWilliamsburg1BR,1BA$1,100
The DempseyThe Sloan1BR,1BA$1,129
816 Greenland Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Poplar VillageWilson1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Murfreesboro, TN

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Murfreesboro area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3Bed/2Bath Townhouse Model at Northfield Lodge in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Downtown Murfreesboro apartment is the 2BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes starting at $1,799 with a $1.11 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.
Northfield Lodge3Bed/2Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.85
Oakwood Village Townhomes2BD 2.5BA with garage2BR,2.5BA$1.11
The Summit TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Ashwood CoveThe Oak/The Flint3BR,2BA$1.41
Richland FallsFall Creek2BR,2BA$1.39
Saddlebrook ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
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
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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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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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 $1,169.

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 $1,454.

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 18 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 $300 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Murfreesboro.

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