Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bank Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Barrett Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barrett Manor

510 Summer PlNashville, TN 37206
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Nance Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nance Place

8 Academy PlNashville, TN 37210

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802 S 6th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

802 S 6th St

802 S 6th StNashville, TN 37206
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Ryman Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ryman Lofts

100 Middleton StNashville, TN 37201
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East River Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

East River Place

704 Ramsey StNashville, TN 37206
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160 2nd Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

160 2nd Ave

160 2nd AveNashville, TN 37201

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East Bank, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Bank Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bank area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Ryman Lofts priced from $834. 500 Fifth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Bank apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryman LoftsImprov1BR,1BA$834
500 Fifth ApartmentsThe CityStudio,1BA$999
Shelby House 1The ClineStudio,1BA$1,139
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1,180
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Terra HouseS1Studio,1BA$1,295
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath Middle3BR,1BA$1,300
Eastside HeightsS1Studio,1BA$1,399
Fatherland FlatsB22BR,1BA$1,400
Mosley on 6th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bank, TN

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bank area is the $2.07 price per square foot C1HC Model at River House (TN) in the in the Downtown Nashville neighborhood starting from $2,751. The second greatest value East Bank apartment is the 2BR Model at East River Place starting at $1,180 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the East Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bank apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River House (TN)C1HC3BR,2BA$2.07
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.95
Mosley on 6th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath End3BR,1BA$1.73
Fatherland FlatsB22BR,1BA$1.93
Cherry Oak ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.31
Placemakr Premier SoBroStudio Floor to Ceiling Windows (06)Studio ,1BA$2.43
Terra HouseS1bStudio ,1BA$2.26
Cumberland on Church ApartmentsAcklen1BR,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bank, Nashville, TN

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Bank Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bank Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Bank?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bank is under $1,407.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bank?

The cheapest apartment in East Bank is Manning Place which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in East Bank costs $3,690.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Bank?

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 3 regular apartments in East Bank 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 East Bank?

Cheap apartments in East Bank have an average cost of $114 which is $3,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bank.

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