
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $899 (42 Rentals)


Vetra 500 Fifth

Capitol Towers

The Shelby

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River House (TN)

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Terra House
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Pine Street Flats

Marq Music Row

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1505 Demonbreun

Placemakr Premier SoBro

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The Stahlman

Crossroads at the Gulch
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909 Flats

Margaux Midtown

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Harlowe

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Albion Music Row

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Broadstone SoBro

SkyHouse Nashville

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Albion in the Gulch
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Modera Gulch

The Guthrie North Gulch

Aspire Gulch

Novel Edgehill

The Morris

Prima at Paseo South Gulch

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The Place at Fifth + Broadway

Residences at Capitol View

Society Nashville

Marston Music Row

Nance Place

Infinity Lofts in The Gulch

160 2nd Ave
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1200 Broadway

Camden Music Row
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 | $1,798 | $899 | $5,580 |
| Downtown Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,195 | $5,430 |
| Downtown Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $1,477 | $9,066 |
| Downtown Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,866 | $2,691 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,241 | $5,213 | $9,048 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Nashville, Nashville, TN
Ranked #26
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,417.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Nashville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Nashville is RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown Nashville costs $5,354.
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 172 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 $596 which is $4,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Nashville.
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