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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. West End Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $798. Here are the most affordable Outer Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
West End LivingPortland Ave StudioStudio,1BA$798
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843
Hickory Lake1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$855
300 HickoryB12BR,2BA$868
Avana Collins CreekBradford (706 SF)1BR,1BA$871
Martin Flats ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$872
The Magnolia ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Nashville, TN

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southeast Nashville area is the $1.21 price per square foot Plan B2B Model at Brookridge in the in the Glencliff neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value Outer Southeast Nashville apartment is the 3 Bedroom - LIHTC Model at Hanover Ridge Apartments starting at $1,336 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the 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.
BrookridgePlan B2B2BR,2BA$1.21
Hanover Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom - LIHTC3BR,2BA$1.19
Highland on BrileyOak2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Mallards Landing Apartment HomeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Willow Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.24
Landmark at Wynton Pointe Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.26
Southwood Apartments2 x 1 PR/B2BR,1BA$0.99
Haven Apartments11A1BR,1BA$1.19
Candlewood Apartment Homes1B-1BTH1BR,1BA$1.24
Summit East Nashville1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.22

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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!

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 $877.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville is Mandolin Terrace which is listed at $843, while the average apartment in Outer Southeast Nashville costs $18,620.

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 493 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 $338 which is $18,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Nashville.

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