Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (59 Rentals)

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Barrett Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barrett Manor

510 Summer PlNashville, TN 37206
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802 S 6th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

802 S 6th St

802 S 6th StNashville, TN 37206
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Nance Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nance Place

8 Academy PlNashville, TN 37210

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Riverfront, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mosley on 6th priced from $610. RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$855
500 Fifth ApartmentsThe CityStudio,1BA$945
Nance Place1 Bed 1 Bath H1BR,1BA$957
Ryman LoftsImprov1BR,1BA$976
Shelby House 1The LynnStudio,1BA$1,139
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1,203
Red Oak Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
City ViewS3Studio,1BA$1,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, TN

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.19 price per square foot Vanderbilt Model at The Aria Townhomes in the in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mosley on 6th starting at $1,699 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the East Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Aria TownhomesVanderbilt3BR,3.5BA$1.19
Mosley on 6th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.43
Manning Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Terra HouseA3a1BR,1BA$1.90
Ryman LoftsImprov1BR,1BA$1.28
Fatherland FlatsB22BR,1BA$1.93
800 Shelby Ave, Unit #4800 Shelby Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Red Oak Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1.91
Nance Place1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1.68

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Riverfront, Nashville, TN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee, including Nashville. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,316.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Mosley on 6th which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $19,178.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 43 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $350 which is $18,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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