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Peek Behind the Curtain at the Music City: Your Local Insiders Guide to Nashville

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Summerwind Apartments
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$925 - $1,350

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Summerwind Apartments

344 Bell RdNashville, TN 37217
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$875 - $950
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4012 Meadow Rd

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800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4
$975

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800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4

800 Shelby AveNashville, TN 37206
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Horizon Park Apartments
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$995 - $1,700

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Horizon Park Apartments

4601 Packard DrNashville, TN 37211
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Nashville, TN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $875 to $36,000 with an overall median price of $2,491. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Hickory Village at $1,425, Harpeth Valley Park at $1,549, and Moss Creek at $1,549. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Hickory Village$1,425$1,3255
Harpeth Valley Park$1,549$1,5003
Moss Creek$1,549$1,5003
Haynes Park$1,600$8752
Troppard Heights$1,600$8752
Hillsboro Village$1,622$1,2502
Cedarmont Estates$1,675$1,5501
Parkwood Estates$1,742$1,3501
Maplecrest$1,745$1,6952
Sunny Acres$1,745$1,6952

Cheapest Available Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nashville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Park24 in the East Nashville neighborhood priced from $685. Mosley on 6th in the East Nashville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $729. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nashville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park242B 30% P2BR,2BA$685
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Harding Place Condominiums1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Hillside FlatsA1 40%1BR,1BA$799
The Vale1.1R1BR,1BA$799
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$850
Hermitage Manor and Autumn Woods Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Sohana ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$868
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$875
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudio Unit near Nashville - Studio 48 Apartments!Studio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of September 02, 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 2 Beds Model at Post Ridge Apartments starting at $1,336 with a $0.85 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
Post Ridge Apartments2 Beds2BR,3BA$0.85
Lyric on BellB2 - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Waterford Landing Apartment HomesB - The Rushmore2BR,2BA$1.09
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.95
Highland Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom (B)2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Breckenridge2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Massman Manor and StarlightTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86
Hermitage Manor and Autumn Woods Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nashville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nashville is at Sohana Apartments listed at $868.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nashville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nashville Apartment is $729 at Mosley on 6th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nashville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nashville is starting from $685 at Park24.

What is the most affordable Nashville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nashville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hermitage Manor and Autumn Woods Terrace and starts from $1,175.

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