
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN Under $1,200 (66 Rentals)
Rental terms in Nashville as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Avery Apartments

7 at Seven Mile Creek

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The Knolls

Stewarts Ferry

Capitol Towers

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Haven at the Gulch

Solana at Brentwood
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Longwood at Southern Hills

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Sunrise Apartments

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Dominion House

Cityvue @5101

Starline

Oakstone Ridge

Sona at Harding

Polo Park

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Lofts at Hillson

The Trails
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Creekstone Apartments

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Mandolin Terrace

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Wallace Studios

Woodstock at Chestnut Hill

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Apex Nashville West

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The Vale

Cherry Creek

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Colonnade

Waterleaf at Old Franklin

Graybrook and Graycroft

The Saxony

Hickory Run

MAA Park
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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 | $1,746 | $699 | $5,623 |
| Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $795 | $6,421 |
| Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $673 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $988 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,316 | $1,033 | $10,000+ |
| Nashville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $3,263 | $3,263 |
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 Sohana Apartments listed at $799.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Nashville Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Nashville is $2,441.
What is the largest Short-term Nashville Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Nashville is a 3,950 square feet unit starting from $17,497 at 738 Douglas Ave.
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 794 sq ft.
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