Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (29 Rentals)

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Polo Park
$1,048 - $1,661
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$891 - $1,504
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$157

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$1,048 - $1,661
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Polo Park

100 Jackson Downs BlvdNashville, TN 37214
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Jackson Grove Apartment Homes
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$1,070 - $2,235
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$981 - $2,146
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$89

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$1,070 - $2,235
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Jackson Grove Apartment Homes

3417 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37076
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Highland on Briley
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$1,110 - $1,625
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$1,100 - $1,615
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$10

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$1,110 - $1,625
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Highland on Briley

2131 Elm Hill PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes
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$1,145 - $2,853
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$1,059 - $2,767
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$86

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$1,145 - $2,853
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Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes

700 Airways CirNashville, TN 37214
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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 1 Bed unit found at Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes priced from $850. Bellewood Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Donelson apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm/1bath Duplex1BR,1BA$850
Bellewood Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$915
Creekstone ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$949
Atrium FlatsStudio - FurnishedStudio,1BA$949
City Side Flats ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$962
Pine Brook TN1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$995
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$999
Polo ParkKentucky Derby1BR,1BA$1,048
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1,110
Stewarts FerryBirches1BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Sycamore Villas in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at The Flats of Donelson starting at $1,229 with a $1.37 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.
Sycamore Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Pine Brook TN1 Bdrm with patio1BR,1BA$1.48
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
City Side Flats ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.53
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.38
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.55
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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Donelson, Nashville, TN

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4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Donelson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Donelson is at Atrium Flats listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Donelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donelson Apartment is $850 at Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Donelson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Donelson is starting from $1,050 at Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes.

What is the most affordable Donelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Donelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bellewood Park Apartments and starts from $1,390.

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