
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merry Oaks Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merry Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merry Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $699 | $1,785 |
Merry Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $799 | $3,217 |
Merry Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,050 | $4,675 |
Merry Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,300 | $3,240 |
Merry Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,580 | $6,580 | $6,580 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merry Oaks Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Merry Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merry Oaks area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Union on Thompson priced from $699. Summit East Nashville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Merry Oaks apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Union on Thompson | ES | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Summit East Nashville | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Highland on Briley | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Glastonbury Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
City Side Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merry Oaks, TN
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merry Oaks area is the $1.16 price per square foot Townhouse 2x1.5 Model at Falls at Mill Creek in the in the Woodberry Park neighborhood starting from $1,507. The second greatest value Merry Oaks apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Summit East Nashville starting at $1,785 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Outer Southeast Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merry Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Falls at Mill Creek | Townhouse 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Summit East Nashville | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Massman Manor and Starlight | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Biltmore Place | 2 Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Flats of Donelson | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Southwood Park | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Willow Apartments | The Cedar - 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Highland on Briley | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Blue Note | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerry Oaks, Nashville, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Merry Oaks Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
22 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 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 Merry Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merry Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merry Oaks is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merry Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Merry Oaks is Union on Thompson which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Merry Oaks costs $6,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merry Oaks?
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 33 regular apartments in Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Merry Oaks have an average cost of $309 which is $6,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merry Oaks.
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