Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN from $500 (726 Rentals)

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Sohana Apartments
$849 - $1,181
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$818 - $1,150
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$31

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$849 - $1,181
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Sohana Apartments

311 W Trinity LnNashville, TN 37207
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Lofts at Hillson
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$859 - $1,349
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$795 - $1,285
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$64

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$859 - $1,349
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Hillson

1616 Bell RdNashville, TN 37211
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Martin Flats Apartments
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$891 - $1,017
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$886 - $1,012
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$5

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$891 - $1,017
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Martin Flats Apartments

465 Humphreys StNashville, TN 37203
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RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS
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$905 - $952
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$903 - $950
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$2

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$905 - $952
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RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS

622-626 Third Ave SNashville, TN 37210
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Brandywine Apartment Homes
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$919 - $1,851
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$762 - $1,694
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$157

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$919 - $1,851
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Brandywine Apartment Homes

5204 Edmondson PikeNashville, TN 37211
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Summerwind Apartments
$925 - $1,500
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$925 - $1,500

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$925 - $1,500
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Summerwind Apartments

344 Bell RdNashville, TN 37217
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Cityvue @5101
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$949 - $1,399
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$852 - $1,302
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$97

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$949 - $1,399
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cityvue @5101

5101 Linbar DrNashville, TN 37211
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The Annaline
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$989 - $3,154
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$969 - $3,134
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$20

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$989 - $3,154
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Annaline

115 Nashboro BlvdNashville, TN 37217
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Mallards Landing Apartment Home
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$995 - $2,379
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$974 - $2,358
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$21

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$995 - $2,379
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Mallards Landing Apartment Home

4501 Packard DrNashville, TN 37211
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Hartford House Apartments
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$995 - $1,695
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$895 - $1,595
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$100

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$995 - $1,695
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Hartford House Apartments

111 Whitsett RdNashville, TN 37210
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Amalie Apartment Homes
$999 - $2,199
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$748 - $1,948
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$251

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$999 - $2,199
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Amalie Apartment Homes

5646 Amalie DrNashville, TN 37211
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Emerson at Harding
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$999 - $2,019
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$974 - $1,994
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$25

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$999 - $2,019
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Emerson at Harding

380 Harding PlNashville, TN 37211
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Overton Brentwood
$999 - $1,839
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$994 - $1,834
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$999 - $1,839
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Overton Brentwood

4960 Edmondson PikeNashville, TN 37211
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $699 to $17,306 with an overall median price of $4,812. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Moss Creek at $999, River Plantation at $999, and South Hampton at $999. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Moss Creek$1,599$999162
River Plantation$1,599$999148
South Hampton$1,599$999120
South Hermitage$1,658$850364
Harpeth Valley Park$1,669$1,139100
Priest Lake Park$1,669$925134
Una$1,673$888170
Piccadilly Square$1,685$888387
Brick Church Bellshire$1,690$98770
Glengarry$1,704$699122

Cheapest Available Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosley on 6th in the East Nashville neighborhood priced from $610. Union on Thompson in the Glencliff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nashville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
West End LivingPortland Ave StudioStudio,1BA$798
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Village on the Green1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$829
The WilderThe Sparrow at The PerchStudio,1BA$836
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843
Sohana ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$849
Hermitage Manor and Autumn Woods Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nashville area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3520 Park Ave Model at 3520 Park Ave, Unit Master in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Nashville apartment is the Vanderbilt Model at The Aria Townhomes starting at $2,650 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3520 Park Ave, Unit Master3520 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
The Aria TownhomesVanderbilt3BR,3.5BA$1.19
Continental CondosContinental 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Avalon of HermitageThe Norwood3BR,2BA$0.98
Falls at Mill CreekTownhouse 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.16
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Haven Apartments22B2BR,2BA$1.08
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.08
The Village at Crestview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.19

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nashville is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in Nashville is Mosley on 6th which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in Nashville costs $4,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nashville?

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 8,344 regular apartments in Nashville 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 Nashville?

Cheap apartments in Nashville have an average cost of $474 which is $4,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nashville.

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