Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (125 Rentals)

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800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4
$975
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800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4

800 Shelby AveNashville, TN 37206
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3826 Edwards Ave, Unit B
$1,200
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3826 Edwards Ave, Unit B

3826 Edwards AveNashville, TN 37216
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The Station by Alta
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$1,325 - $3,424
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The Station by Alta

900-914 E Trinity LnNashville, TN 37207
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The Stahlman
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$1,523 - $2,900
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$1,523 - $2,900
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The Stahlman

211 Union StNashville, TN 37201
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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. Sohana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable East Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
Sohana ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$849
The WilderThe Sparrow at The PerchStudio,1BA$975
Skyline Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Ewing HeightsThree Bdroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,093
The CanvasRembrandt1BR,1BA$1,199
308 Prince Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,200
Oakwood Flats1-A Type B1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Nashville, TN

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Nashville area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Mosley on 6th in the in the East Nashville neighborhood starting from $1,699. 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.
Mosley on 6th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Highland EastC13BR,2BA$1.39
120 OakleyThe Broadmoor2BR,1BA$1.11
3122 Brickdale Ln, Unit B3122 Brickdale Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.27
308 Prince Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Ascent Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1.58
Skyline Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4800 Shelby Ave1BR,1BA$1.30

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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!

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 $1,205.

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 $5,165.

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 51 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 $264 which is $4,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Nashville.

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