
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN Under $1,200 (63 Rentals)
Rental terms in Nashville as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Avery Apartments

Ellis Germantown

7 at Seven Mile Creek

Stewarts Ferry

Sunrise Apartments

The Knolls

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Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment Homes

Longwood at Southern Hills

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Haven at the Gulch
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Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses

Solana at Brentwood

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Sona at Harding

Starline

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Creekstone Apartments

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Wallace Studios

Capitol Towers

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Falls at Mill Creek

Apex Nashville West

East Lake Apartments

Blue Note

The Vale

Piccadilly Apartments

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MAA Indian Lake

Colonnade

The Arcadia

MAA Monthaven Park

Breckenridge

Graybrook and Graycroft

The Saxony

Rothwood Apartments

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300 Hickory

Drake's Creek Cooperative
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Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nashville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Studio Apartments | $1,713 | $799 | $4,360 |
| Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $843 | $6,750 |
| Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $673 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $988 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,798 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $3,263 | $3,263 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Nashville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Nashville?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Nashville is at Mandolin Terrace listed at $843.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Nashville Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Nashville is $2,623.
What is the largest Short-term Nashville Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Nashville is a 4,187 square feet unit starting from $16,761 at 2910 Felicia St.
What is the average size for Nashville Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Nashville is currently at 873 sq ft.
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