1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN (916 Rentals)

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Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 24, 2025

There are currently 37472 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Nashville, TN that range in price from $559 to $12,743. West End CBD, Elizabeth Park and Southeast Nashville are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Nashville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West End CBD1546$2,025$950
Elizabeth Park1242$2,165$950
Southeast Nashville1238$1,847$799
Buena Vista1212$2,170$950
Germantown1205$2,165$950
Osage North Fisk1065$2,105$950
Outer Southeast Nashville991$1,830$799
Hume965$1,973$950
Salemtown926$2,150$950
Capitol Hill Area886$2,387$950

Largest Available Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nashville, TN is found at The Crossings in the Antioch neighborhood and is 2,247 square feet priced from $3,120. The Stahlman in the East Nashville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,579 square feet and currently listed start at $2,606. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nashville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The CrossingsLW12,247 Sq Ft$3,120
The StahlmanW71,579 Sq Ft$2,606
Neuhoff Residences1 Bed-1.5 Bath TH-T7 Monroe1,443 Sq Ft$5,403
Olive1 Bed/2 Bath Den-P11,331 Sq Ft$4,950
Bexley StockyardsOpryland Townhome1,214 Sq Ft$2,809
Vintage StonetraceA4-HC1,125 Sq Ft$1,826
Rosette Green HillsA81,042 Sq Ft$3,500
Artemis Midtown1 Bedroom One Bathroom Loft1,023 Sq Ft$2,349

Cheapest Available Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nashville, TN is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $610 at Mosley on 6th in the East Nashville neighborhood. The second most affordable Nashville 1 Bedroom is the 1X1T Model at Union on Thompson starting at $799 in the Glencliff neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nashville is currently $1,965. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nashville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom$610
Union on Thompson1X1T$799
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment HomesA1$843
The Trails Apartment HomesMulberry$850
The Magnolia ApartmentsA1$891
Preakness ApartmentsDerby$899
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath$903
Dupont Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated$908
The LandryA1$910
Whispering OaksBur Oak$914

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Nashville Overview

Known affectionately as 'Music City USA', Nashville is both the largest city in Tennessee as well as its state capitol. Bordering the Cumberland River and with almost two million residents calling the city home, Nashville is a southern destination on the rise. With a wide variety of cheap apartments in Nashville as well as nearby rental homes, condos, and townhomes available to residents, you can't lose when moving here.

Why live in Nashville, TN?

Combining nightlife excitement, a huge array of museums and other cultural hot-spots, plentiful schools and a rising economic base, Nashville is a popular draw for numerous good reasons - especially appetizing are the wonderful options for apartments in Nashville. Foodies flock to the city, eager to sample the world-famous BBQ, hot chicken and fish dishes, while the city's foothold on the medical industry makes it an ideal home for many recent graduating students in the field.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nashville, TN

Ranked #1

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nashville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nashville is at Mosley on 6th listed at $610.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nashville is $1,965.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nashville is a 2,247 square feet unit starting from $3,120 at The Crossings.

What is the average size for Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nashville is currently 800 sq ft.

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