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property at 4012 Meadow Rd

$825

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4012 Meadow Rd

NashvilleTN37218
property at 512 River Rouge Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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512 River Rouge Dr

NashvilleTN37209

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property at 1733 17th Ave N

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1733 17th Ave N

NashvilleTN37208

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property at 1417 Pleasant Ridge Rd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 1417 22nd Ave N

$1,150 - $2,290

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1417 22nd Ave N

NashvilleTN37208
property at 3226 Lincoln Ave

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3226 Lincoln Ave

NashvilleTN37218

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property at 515 Basswood Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 Basswood Ave, Unit 134

515 Basswood Ave
NashvilleTN37209

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Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $678 to $24,874 with an overall median price of $5,038. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sutherland Heights at $894, South Hampton at $1,099, and Moss Creek at $1,099. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sutherland Heights$1,549$89456
South Hampton$1,606$1,099203
Moss Creek$1,624$1,099244
River Plantation$1,639$1,099230
Harpeth Valley Park$1,660$1,099144
Boone Trace$1,685$1,22017
Riverwalk$1,685$1,22017
Brick Church Bellshire$1,690$681113
Priest Lake Park$1,695$900126
South Hermitage$1,699$850313

Cheapest Available Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosley on 6th in the East Nashville neighborhood priced from $610. Randee Rogers in the North Nashville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nashville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
Randee RogersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Buffalo Trail Apartments2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$681
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
West End LivingPortland Ave StudioStudio,1BA$798
Village on the Green1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Dupont Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$814
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$815
The WilderThe Sparrow at The PerchStudio,1BA$836
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nashville area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3520 Park Ave Model at 3520 Park Ave, Unit Master in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Nashville apartment is the Vanderbilt Model at The Aria Townhomes starting at $2,650 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3520 Park Ave, Unit Master3520 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
The Aria TownhomesVanderbilt3BR,3.5BA$1.19
Continental CondosContinental 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Nelson3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Cobblestone Corners3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.11
Village Lake TownhomesThe Bedford2BR,2BA$1.17
The Village at Crestview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
812 31st Ave N, Unit C812 31st Ave N2BR,1BA$1.11
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.72
Randee RogersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville

What type of rentals are currently available in Nashville?

There are currently 1990 Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN with pricing that ranges from $678 to $24,603. There are also 1201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nashville ranging from $800 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nashville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nashville ranges from $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nashville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nashville range from $1,175 to $14,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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