Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southeast Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $400 (347 Rentals)

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Summerwind Apartments
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$925 - $1,350
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Summerwind Apartments

344 Bell RdNashville, TN 37217
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Horizon Park Apartments
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$995 - $1,700
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Horizon Park Apartments

4601 Packard DrNashville, TN 37211
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25 N Hill St, Unit A
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25 N Hill St, Unit A

25 N Hill StNashville, TN 37210
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Compass Vista Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,886
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Compass Vista Apartments

5319 Nolensville PikeNashville, TN 37211
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Cheapest Available Outer Southeast Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southeast Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Union on Thompson priced from $799. The Vale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Thompson1X1T1BR,1BA$799
The Vale1.1R1BR,1BA$799
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$850
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm/1bath Duplex1BR,1BA$850
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$872
Chimney TopAshling1BR,1BA$879
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$880
300 HickoryA11BR,1BA$885
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Nashville, TN

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Nashville area is the $1.14 price per square foot Continental 3 Bedroom Model at Continental Condos in the in the Green Hills neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Nashville apartment is the C1 - Three Bedroom Model at Lyric on Bell starting at $1,600 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southeast Antioch 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.
Continental CondosContinental 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Lyric on BellC1 - Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Davenport Condominiums3A3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Summit East Nashville3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.20
Haven Apartments22B2BR,2BA$1.19
Falls at Mill CreekGarden 2x12BR,1BA$1.18
The Villages Apartment Homes2bd 2ba with connections2BR,2BA$1.18
Mosaic Apartments2RD, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.21
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$1.21

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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!

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 $895.

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 $18,578.

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 354 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 $457 which is $18,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Nashville.

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