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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $610 to $28,789 with an overall median price of $5,966. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Villages of Riverwood at $775, Boone Trace at $1,199, and Bordeaux-Whites Creek at $1,002. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Villages of Riverwood$1,665$775371
Boone Trace$1,686$1,199187
Bordeaux-Whites Creek$1,686$1,00295
Outer Bellevue$1,686$1,129264
Riverwalk$1,686$1,199187
South Hampton$1,712$1,12979
River Plantation$1,716$1,129106
South Hermitage$1,719$775401
Southeast Antioch$1,743$949224
Moss Creek$1,750$1,129118

Cheapest Available Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nashville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Buffalo Trail Apartments in the Brick Church Bellshire neighborhood priced from $678. 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
Buffalo Trail Apartments2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$678
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843
West End LivingPortland Ave StudioStudio,1BA$849
The Trails Apartment HomesMulberry1BR,1BA$850
Preakness ApartmentsSaratoga1BR,1BA$850
CreekstoneBirch1BR,1BA$850
OsloMeadowStudio,1BA$850
300 HickoryA21BR,1BA$870
Sohana ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of August 04, 2025 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 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Boulevard House starting at $1,690 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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
Boulevard House1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13
The Arbours of Hermitage3.2 Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Landmark at Lyncrest ReserveC13BR,2BA$1.07
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.95
Haven Apartments22A2BR,2BA$1.03
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.11
Forest ParkThe Madison2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Candlewood Apartment Homes2B-1BTH PR2BR,1BA$1.09
Cobblestone Corners1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in Nashville is Union on Thompson which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Nashville costs $5,966.

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 7,677 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 $326 which is $5,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nashville.

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