Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Blythewood Apartments
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$1,599 - $1,850
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Blythewood Apartments

3510 Hillsboro PikeNashville, TN 37215
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Portland Courts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Courts

1705 Portland AveNashville, TN 37212
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property at 2237 Blair Blvd

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2237 Blair Blvd

NashvilleTN37212
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1909 Convent Pl, C
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1909 Convent Pl, C

1907-1909 Convent PlNashville, TN 37212
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2123 Fairfax Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2123 Fairfax Ave

2123 Fairfax AveNashville, TN 37212
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Grove Richland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Richland

444 Elmington AveNashville, TN 37205
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The Linden
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Linden

2014 Linden AveNashville, TN 37212
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Rosewood Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Commons

2820 Hazelwood DrNashville, TN 37212
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Midtown, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Hayes House priced from $1,538. Elmington Park Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hayes HouseA8b1BR,1BA$1,538
Elmington Park FlatsElmington Park 2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,545
Blythewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Westwood II Apartments#151BR,1BA$1,599
ChateauThe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $2.80 price per square foot The Three Bedroom Model at Chateau in the in the Green Hills neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the Sharondale Model at The Grove starting at $2,050 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Green Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ChateauThe Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.80
The GroveSharondale1BR,1BA$2.33
Nook Green Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.55
2502 Sharondale Drive2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.77
Blythewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Westwood II Apartments#151BR,1BA$2.00
Elmington Park FlatsElmington Park 2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.93
12 South MagnoliaB12BR,1BA$2.31
2917 Compton Rd, Unit A2917 Compton Rd1BR,1BA$3.47
Hayes HouseA41BR,1BA$2.59

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Midtown, Nashville, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Hayes House which is listed at $1,538, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $3,066.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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

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