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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 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 Thompson1X1LRGG1BR,1BA$799
The Vale1.1R1BR,1BA$799
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$850
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm/1bath Duplex1BR,1BA$850
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$850
300 HickoryA11BR,1BA$885
Willow ApartmentsThe Elm 11A (Studio)Studio,1BA$895
Glastonbury Woods1x11BR,1BA$895
Preakness ApartmentsSaratoga1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southeast Nashville, TN

As of May 29, 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 3A Model at Davenport Condominiums starting at $1,599 with a $1.18 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.
Continental CondosContinental 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Davenport Condominiums3A3BR,2.5BA$1.18
Hampton ChaseThe Broadmoor2BR,2BA$1.18
ParklightC1 Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Terrace Park Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.14
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Summit East Nashville2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.17
Blue NoteA11BR,1BA$1.21
The Vale1.1R1BR,1BA$1.23

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $899.

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 $6,860.

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 196 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 $165 which is $6,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southeast Nashville.

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