
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $1,300 (14 Rentals)


Highland on Briley

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Terrace Park Apartments

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2158 Brookview Dr, Unit A, Unit A

1921 Dabbs Ave

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2003 Rosecliff Dr, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Donelson, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donelson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donelson Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $999 | $2,002 |
| Donelson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Donelson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,050 | $4,736 |
Donelson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,300 | $4,981 |
| Donelson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,881 | $3,422 | $7,097 |
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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McGavock High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donelson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Donelson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donelson is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donelson?
The cheapest apartment in Donelson is Highland on Briley which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Donelson costs $4,126.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donelson?
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 38 regular apartments in Donelson 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?
Cheap apartments in Donelson have an average cost of $177 which is $3,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donelson.
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