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East Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosley on 6th priced from $610. Park24 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable East Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
Park243B INCOME RESTRICTED3BR,2BA$790
Atrium FlatsStudio- UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$849
The WilderThe Sparrow at The PerchStudio,1BA$863
Trinity LoftsTrinity Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$899
Bellewood Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$915
Sohana ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$949
Skyline Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Ewing HeightsThree Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Nashville, TN

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Nashville area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Cobblestone Corners in the in the East Nashville neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East Nashville apartment is the 2BR Model at East River Place starting at $1,332 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the East Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cobblestone Corners3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.11
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Highland East3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Mosley on 6th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roberts Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Ascent Apartment HomesOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Skyline Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
800 Shelby Ave, Unit Unit #4800 Shelby Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Bellewood Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Tennessee including East Nashville, Nashville, and the greater Nashville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Nashville Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Nashville is under $1,093.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Nashville is Mosley on 6th which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in East Nashville costs $22,831.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 85 regular apartments in East 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 East Nashville?

Cheap apartments in East Nashville have an average cost of $235 which is $22,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Nashville.

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