Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (323 Rentals)

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Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Union on Thompson priced from $699. The Trails Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
The Trails Apartment HomesMulberry1BR,1BA$850
Martin Flats ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$880
The Magnolia ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$891
Mallards Landing Apartment HomeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
West End LivingNatchez Village StudioStudio,1BA$895
Preakness ApartmentsFuturity1BR,1BA$899
Garden View TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$900
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$903
The LandryA11BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Nashville, TN

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Nashville area is the $1.12 price per square foot Poplar Model at Highland on Briley in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Nashville apartment is the 22A Model at Haven Apartments starting at $1,236 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Glencliff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southeast Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland on BrileyPoplar3BR,2BA$1.12
Haven Apartments22A2BR,2BA$1.08
Mountain Brook2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.23
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.20
Abbington HeightsThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.18
Massman Manor and StarlightTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Candlewood Apartment Homes2B-1BTH PR2BR,1BA$1.11
Willow Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.18
Waterford CrossingsTHE WALES1BR,1BA$1.16
Southwood Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.24

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Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Southeast Nashville, Nashville, and the greater Nashville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Outer Southeast Nashville Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 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 Outer Southeast Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southeast Nashville is under $910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville is Union on Thompson which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville costs $13,505.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southeast Nashville?

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 277 regular apartments in Outer Southeast Nashville 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 Outer Southeast Nashville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southeast Nashville have an average cost of $156 which is $13,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Nashville.

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