Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merry Oaks Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (27 Rentals)

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2505 Merry Oaks Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Merry Oaks Dr

2505 Merry Oaks DrNashville, TN 37214
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Summit East Nashville
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Summit East Nashville

860 Murfreesboro PikeNashville, TN 37217
Corporate Housing

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Garden View Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Terrace

1100 Thompson PlNashville, TN 37217
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Music City Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Music City Flats

1617 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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East Lake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Apartments

256 Stewarts Ferry PikeNashville, TN 37214
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Blue Note
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Note

505 Millwood DrNashville, TN 37217
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Starlight Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Starlight Apartments

1201 Massman DrNashville, TN 37217
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Sycamores Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamores Terrace

1427-1431 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Falls at Mill Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Falls at Mill Creek

205 Millwood DrNashville, TN 37217
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Southwood Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Park

300 Southwood Park PlNashville, TN 37217
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Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN Local Guide

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. Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Merry Oaks apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm/1bath Duplex1BR,1BA$850
Willow ApartmentsThe Elm 11A (Studio)Studio,1BA$895
Garden View TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Creekstone ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$929
Summit East Nashville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$950
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$961
Hickory Creek Apartment and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merry Oaks, TN

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merry Oaks area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Sycamore Villas in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Merry Oaks apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Summit East Nashville starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Summit East Nashville3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
Massman Manor and StarlightTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Mosaic Apartments2 BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.38
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.34
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$1.36
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN

Ranked #89

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $982.

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 $4,126.

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 14 regular apartments in Merry Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Brandie Parton

I’m Brandie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Nashville, Tennessee.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Nashville

Written by: Brandie Parton

As part of the team here at Apartment Home Living, I am eager to tell you all about Nashville, and its amazing colleges and nearby neighborhoods that make perfect residences for students, seeking to increase their education and g.

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A Locals Look at Nashvilles Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near the Areas Largest Employers

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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