Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $500 (130 Rentals)

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Germantown, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Germantown area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Ryman Lofts priced from $834. RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $951. Here are the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryman LoftsImprov1BR,1BA$834
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$951
500 Fifth ApartmentsThe CityStudio,1BA$999
Haven at the GulchA21BR,1BA$1,119
Capitol TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1,180
Roberts Park Apartments11BR,1BA$1,199
900 at Cleveland ParkOne Bedroom - 1M1BR,1BA$1,232
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, TN

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.41 price per square foot Vanderbilt Model at The Aria Townhomes in the in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood starting from $3,149. The second greatest value Germantown 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 Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Aria TownhomesVanderbilt3BR,3.5BA$1.41
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.95
The Paddock at Grandview3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.32
10th and Jefferson2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Mosley on 6th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Amplify on Main2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Lee ApartmentsLee 1.1 C1BR,1BA$1.60
Ryman LoftsImprov1BR,1BA$1.10
Roberts Park Apartments11BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Germantown, Nashville, TN

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Nashville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Germantown Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Germantown is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in Germantown is Ryman Lofts which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Germantown costs $13,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Germantown?

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 160 regular apartments in Germantown 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 Germantown?

Cheap apartments in Germantown have an average cost of $161 which is $13,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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