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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Music City Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Music City Flats

1617 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
Corporate Housing
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Southwood Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Park

300 Southwood Park PlNashville, TN 37217
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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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Falls at Mill Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Falls at Mill Creek

205 Millwood DrNashville, TN 37217
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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
Corporate Housing

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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
Senior Living
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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. Atrium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Merry Oaks apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on ThompsonEFF-R-LStudio,1BA$699
Atrium FlatsStudio- UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$849
Music City FlatsE1Studio,1BA$867
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$903
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$915
City Side Flats ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$925
Falls at Mill CreekGarden 1x11BR,1BA$949
CreekstoneAspen1BR,1BA$950
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$950
Summit East Nashville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merry Oaks, TN

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merry Oaks area is the $1.05 price per square foot Oak Model at Highland on Briley in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Merry Oaks apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Summit East Nashville starting at $990 with a $0.94 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.
Highland on BrileyOak2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Summit East Nashville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Biltmore Place2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Willow ApartmentsThe Cedar - 11B1BR,1BA$1.40
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$1.36
City Side Flats ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.41
Falls at Mill CreekGarden 1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merry Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merry Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merry Oaks is at Union on Thompson listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merry Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merry Oaks Apartment is $799 at Union on Thompson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merry Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merry Oaks is starting from $990 at Summit East Nashville.

What is the most affordable Merry Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merry Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blue Note and starts from $1,650.

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