Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $771 (67 Rentals)

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Haven at the Gulch
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$1,119 - $4,697
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Haven at the Gulch

641 Division StNashville, TN 37203
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The Stahlman
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$1,360 - $2,634
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$1,360 - $2,634

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The Stahlman

211 Union StNashville, TN 37201
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Terra House
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$1,414 - $2,476
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Terra House

115 Middleton StNashville, TN 37210
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510 Gay Street, 509, Unit 509
$1,425
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$1,425

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510 Gay Street, 509, Unit 509

510 Gay Street, Unit 509Nashville, TN 37219
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909 Flats
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$1,478 - $4,038
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909 Flats

909 Rosa L Parks BlvdNashville, TN 37208
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River House (TN)
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$1,517 - $3,246
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River House (TN)

4 Academy PlNashville, TN 37210
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Starling
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$1,520 - $5,424
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Starling

820 4th Ave NNashville, TN 37219
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Broadstone SoBro
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$1,575 - $2,853
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Broadstone SoBro

800 4th Ave SNashville, TN 37210
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Albion Music Row
$1,659 - $7,437
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Albion Music Row

1501 McGavock StNashville, TN 37203
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Albion in the Gulch
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$1,694 - $6,593
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Albion in the Gulch

645 Division StNashville, TN 37203
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$1,775

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1803 Broadway, Unit 203

1803 Broadway
NashvilleTN37203
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Harlowe
$1,802 - $7,767
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Harlowe

908 Division StNashville, TN 37203
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Marston Music Row
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$1,977 - $5,857
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$1,977 - $5,857

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Marston Music Row

1740 Division StNashville, TN 37203
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Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nance PlaceStudio AStudio,1BA$906
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$927
Shelby House 1The LynnStudio,1BA$1,139
Vetra 500 FifthThe CityStudio,1BA$1,199
Fatherland FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,250
Marq Music Row0BStudio,1BA$1,354
The StahlmanS2Studio,1BA$1,358
LC SoBroStudio BStudio,1BA$1,387
Terra HouseS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Infinity Lofts in The GulchDrive2BR,2BA$2.29
Eleven NorthC13BR,2BA$2.47
Artisan on 18thThe Lubbock2BR,2BA$2.49
Cumberland on Church ApartmentsElliston1BR,1BA$2.16
City ViewA41BR,1BA$2.35
1505 DemonbreunAria - S3Studio ,1BA$2.40
510 Gay Street, Unit 509, Unit 509510 Gay Street, Unit 5091BR,1BA$2.41
Fatherland FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.27
Nance PlaceStudio AStudio ,1BA$1.79
Shelby House 1The ClineStudio ,1BA$2.41

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Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Central Nashville, TN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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