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Nashville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Nashville, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Nashville, TN area range in price from $559 to $30,800 with an overall median price of $6,550. The three Nashville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Moss Creek at $1,207, West Meade at $1,207, and Percy Priest Meadows at $910. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Nashville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Moss Creek$1,785$1,207108
West Meade$1,823$1,207153
Percy Priest Meadows$1,944$910492
Union Hill$2,215$1,009109
Neighbors of Antioch$2,245$910462
Piccadilly Square$2,320$910360
The Country$2,402$910292
Inglehame Farms$2,473$1,51750
Tulip Grove$2,495$775208
Priest Lake Meadows$2,500$910379

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. Union on Thompson in the Glencliff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nashville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$843
CreekstoneAspen1BR,1BA$850
Martin Flats ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$859
West End LivingNatchez Village StudioStudio,1BA$895
Preakness ApartmentsDerby1BR,1BA$899
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$901
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$903
Nance Place1 Bed 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$903

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN

As of June 25, 2025 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 Poplar Model at Highland on Briley starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Donelson 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
Highland on BrileyPoplar3BR,2BA$1.12
Haven Apartments22A2BR,2BA$1.09
Meadow Creek3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Sona at Harding2.1 R2BR,1BA$1.19
FPAR Forest Park32G603BR,2BA$1.18
The Trails Apartment HomesMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.16
Biltmore Place2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Willow Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.18
Cobblestone Corners1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville

What type of rentals are currently available in Nashville?

There are currently 1951 Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN with pricing that ranges from $559 to $30,800. There are also 1430 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nashville ranging from $750 to $20,000.

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 $750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,212.

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 $769 to $21,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $6,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $853.

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