
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $1,195 (59 Rentals)


Capitol Towers

The Shelby

Shelby House 1

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The Stahlman

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510 Gay Street, 509, Unit 509

Cumberland on Church Apartments

Eastside Heights

Vetra 500 Fifth

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625 7th Ave S
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909 Flats

City View

Marq Music Row

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Terra House

Eleven North

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The Gossett on Church

The Guthrie North Gulch

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807 18th Ave S, Unit Apartment 107

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Broadstone SoBro

Artisan on 18th

Novel Edgehill

211 Union St

SkyHouse Nashville

211 Union St, Unit 805

211 Union St, Unit 813

211 Union St, Unit 1012

1505 Demonbreun
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1803 Broadway, Unit 203

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Alcove

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Placemakr Premier SoBro

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Albion in the Gulch
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Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Nashville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Nashville Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $920 | $4,471 |
Downtown Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,195 | $5,273 |
| Downtown Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $1,729 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,755 | $2,983 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,270 | $5,493 | $9,048 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Nashville, Nashville, TN
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Nashville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Nashville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Nashville is under $1,387.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Nashville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Nashville is Nance Place which is listed at $957, while the average apartment in Downtown Nashville costs $2,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Nashville?
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 461 regular apartments in Downtown Nashville 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 Downtown Nashville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Nashville have an average cost of $1,051 which is $1,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Nashville.
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