
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $771 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Nashville area of Nashville.


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Haven at the Gulch

Capitol Towers

Shelby House 1

The Shelby

Vetra 500 Fifth

805 Lea

Marq Music Row

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The Stahlman

Pine Street Flats
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Aspire Gulch

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Terra House

1505 Demonbreun

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510 Gay Street, 509, Unit 509

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909 Flats

Eastside Heights

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River House (TN)

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Starling
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Placemakr Premier SoBro

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Broadstone SoBro

Society Nashville

SkyHouse Nashville

Novel Edgehill

Modera Gulch

The Guthrie North Gulch

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Albion Music Row
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Artisan on 18th

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Albion in the Gulch

Alcove

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The Gossett on Church

211 Union St, Unit 805

211 Union St, Unit 813

211 Union St, Unit 1012

505

1803 Broadway, Unit 203

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Harlowe
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Modera McGavock

The Morris

Modera SoBro

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The Place at Fifth + Broadway

City View

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Prima at Paseo South Gulch

Residences at Capitol View

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Crossroads at the Gulch

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Marston Music Row

1803 Broadway, Unit 317
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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 | $1,859 | $928 | $4,471 |
| Downtown Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,195 | $6,461 |
| Downtown Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $1,728 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,809 | $3,040 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,270 | $5,493 | $9,048 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Nashville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Nance Place priced from $906. RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. Here are the most affordable Downtown Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nance Place | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $906 |
| RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS | Parthenon | Studio,1BA | $927 |
| Shelby House 1 | The Lynn | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| Vetra 500 Fifth | The City | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Fatherland Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Marq Music Row | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,354 |
| The Stahlman | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| LC SoBro | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,387 |
| Terra House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,414 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Nashville, TN
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Nashville area is the $2.29 price per square foot Drive Model at Infinity Lofts in The Gulch in the in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood starting from $2,854. The second greatest value Downtown Nashville apartment is the C1 Model at Eleven North starting at $3,040 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Lofts in The Gulch | Drive | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Eleven North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Artisan on 18th | The Lubbock | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Cumberland on Church Apartments | Elliston | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| City View | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 1505 Demonbreun | Aria - S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| 510 Gay Street, Unit 509, Unit 509 | 510 Gay Street, Unit 509 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Fatherland Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Nance Place | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| Shelby House 1 | The Cline | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Nashville, Nashville, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,414.
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 $2,479.
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 472 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 $1,047 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Nashville.
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