Cheap Homes for Rent in Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1520 Riverside Dr - Bottom

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 1008 Hunters Meadow Ln

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1008 Hunters Meadow Ln

NashvilleTN37216

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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. Creekstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. 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
Creekstone ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$929
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$961
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Polo ParkKentucky Derby1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2003 Rosecliff Dr Model at 2003 Rosecliff Dr, Unit 2 in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sheffield Heights Apartment Homes starting at $1,635 with a $1.49 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.
2003 Rosecliff Dr, Unit 22003 Rosecliff Dr3BR,1BA$1.28
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.49
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Pine Brook Apartments1 Bdrm with patio1BR,1BA$1.41
City Side Flats ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.58
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.38
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.34
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Creekstone ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donelson, Nashville, TN

Ranked #88

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Donelson

What type of rentals are currently available in Donelson?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,442. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Donelson ranging from $1,250 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Donelson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Donelson ranges from $1,250 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,048.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Donelson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Donelson range from $1,300 to $4,859, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,260. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,390 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,422.

Expert Rental Resources

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