
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Hills Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Donelson Hills, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donelson Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Donelson Hills Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $999 | $1,949 |
Donelson Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $850 | $3,273 |
Donelson Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,050 | $3,529 |
Donelson Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $1,300 | $3,600 |
Donelson Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $3,850 | $6,670 |
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There are currently 12 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 Southwood Park priced from $903. Glastonbury Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Donelson Hills apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Southwood Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
Glastonbury Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Atrium Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
City Side Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson Hills, TN
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donelson Hills area is the $1.99 price per square foot Rowan Model at Porchlight East Hill in the in the East Nashville neighborhood starting from $2,721. The second greatest value Donelson Hills apartment is the Poplar Model at Highland on Briley starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 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. |
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Porchlight East Hill | Rowan | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Highland on Briley | Poplar | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Radius at Donelson | B1 - Sutherland | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Biltmore Place | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Southwood Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
City Side Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes | 1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Glastonbury Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDonelson Hills, Nashville, TN
Ranked #110
Among neighborhoods in Nashville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Donelson Hills Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
Walk Score®
17 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 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 $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donelson Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Donelson Hills is Southwood Park which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in Donelson Hills costs $3,850.
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 22 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 $202 which is $3,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donelson Hills.
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