
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Hills Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donelson Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donelson Hills Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $1,081 | $1,949 |
| Donelson Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $850 | $2,142 |
| Donelson Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
| Donelson Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,300 | $3,030 |
| Donelson Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,645 | $4,898 | $9,301 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Donelson Hills Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Donelson Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donelson Hills area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes priced from $850. Music City Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Donelson Hills apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 1 bdrm/1bath Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| City Side Flats Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Biltmore Place | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Straightway | Unit 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson Hills, TN
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donelson Hills area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Donelson Hills apartment is the The McGavock Model at Flats at Donelson Plaza starting at $1,876 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Donelson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donelson Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Flats at Donelson Plaza | The McGavock | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| City Side Flats Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 2 bdrm/1.5bath Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Biltmore Place | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Bexley Donelson | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Alta City Side | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Straightway | Unit 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Crest at Stones Branch | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donelson Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Donelson Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donelson Hills is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donelson Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Donelson Hills is Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Donelson Hills costs $5,576.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donelson Hills?
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 11 regular apartments in Donelson Hills 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 Donelson Hills?
Cheap apartments in Donelson Hills have an average cost of $211 which is $5,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donelson Hills.
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