Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merry Oaks Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (18 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
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Southwood Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Park

300 Southwood Park PlNashville, TN 37217
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Starlight Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Starlight Apartments

1201 Massman 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

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. The Atrium 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 ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
The AtriumStudio- UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$849
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$915
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$920
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merry Oaks, TN

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merry Oaks area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Magnolia - 3.25 Townhome Model at Willow Apartments in the in the Glencliff neighborhood starting from $1,898. The second greatest value Merry Oaks apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Massman Manor and Starlight starting at $1,320 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Woodberry Park 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.
Willow ApartmentsThe Magnolia - 3.25 Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Massman Manor and StarlightTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Biltmore Place2 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.11
Southwood Park2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.23
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.41
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$1.43
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN

Ranked #91

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 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 $1,002.

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 $6,084.

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 15 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 $214 which is $5,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merry Oaks.

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