Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (65 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS priced from $1,069. East River Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTSParthenonStudio,1BA$1,069
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$1,091
500 Fifth ApartmentsThe CityStudio,1BA$1,099
Capitol TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Red Oak Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1,203
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath Middle3BR,1BA$1,300
Nance Place2 Bed 1 Bath N2BR,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, TN

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.42 price per square foot Belmont Model at The Aria Townhomes in the in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood starting from $3,519. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2BR Model at East River Place starting at $1,091 with a $0.88 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 TownhomesBelmont4BR,3.5BA$1.42
East River Place2BR2BR,2BA$0.88
Manning Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Mosley on 6th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Nance Place2 Bed 1 Bath N2BR,1BA$1.59
Lenore Garden3 Bed 1 Bath End3BR,1BA$1.73
Terra HouseA31BR,1BA$2.11
Fatherland FlatsB22BR,1BA$1.93
Red Oak Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Laurel House Lofts1 60%1BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Nashville, TN

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Nashville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 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 $1,323.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Mosley on 6th which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $9,780.

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 9 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 $106 which is $9,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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