Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (31 Rentals)

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2505 Merry Oaks Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Merry Oaks Dr

2505 Merry Oaks DrNashville, TN 37214
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Music City Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Music City Flats

1617 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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East Lake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Apartments

256 Stewarts Ferry PikeNashville, TN 37214
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Sycamores Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamores Terrace

1427-1431 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Donelson, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Donelson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donelson area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Music City Flats priced from $867. Atrium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Donelson apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Music City FlatsE1Studio,1BA$867
Atrium Flats1BR - Small Unfurnished1BR,1BA$899
Bellewood Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$915
City Side Flats ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$925
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Stewarts FerryBirches1BR,1BA$1,007
CreekstoneBirch1BR,1BA$1,050
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1,060
Polo ParkKentucky Derby1BR,1BA$1,063
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the 806 Potter Ln Model at 806 Potter Ln, Unit C starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Donelson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
806 Potter Ln, Unit C806 Potter Ln1BR,1BA$1.70
Sycamore Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Pine Brook TN1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.58
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.48
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
City Side Flats ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.41
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Bellewood Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donelson, Nashville, TN

Ranked #88

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Nashville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donelson?

The cheapest apartment in Donelson is Atrium Flats which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Donelson costs $6,183.

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 3 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 $220 which is $5,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donelson.

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