Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Argyle Avenue Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Avenue Senior

755 E Argyle AveNashville, TN 37203
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1225 4th Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1225 4th Ave S

1225 4th Ave SNashville, TN 37210
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Haven at the Gulch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven at the Gulch

641 Division StNashville, TN 37203
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Six 10 Merritt
1 Bedroom Apartments

Six 10 Merritt

540 Merritt AveNashville, TN 37203

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Cheapest Available South Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Martin Flats Apartments priced from $944. 83 Freight has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable South Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martin Flats ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$944
83 FreightStudio1BR,1BA$1,155
CODA Wedgewood Houston Luxury ApartmentsCameoStudio,1BA$1,535
Residences at The FineryS2Studio,1BA$1,562
Memoir Wedgewood HoustonS1AStudio,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Nashville, TN

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Nashville area is the $3.41 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Luna Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value South Nashville apartment is the A3 Model at Haven at the Gulch starting at $2,510 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the South Nashville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Luna Apartments3X23BR,2BA$3.41
Haven at the GulchA31BR,1BA$3.29
Memoir Wedgewood HoustonA91BR,1BA$3.47
Residences at The FineryA2D1BR,1BA$3.18
Modera SoBroA06D1BR,1BA$3.49
Emblem ParkS3Studio ,1BA$2.73
Queens Wedgewood HoustonA11BR,1BA$3.07
Parkview MidtownStudio S1Studio ,1BA$2.64
CODA Wedgewood Houston Luxury ApartmentsCameoStudio ,1BA$2.92
83 FreightStudio1BR,1BA$3.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Nashville, Nashville, TN

Ranked #76

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Nashville Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Nashville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Nashville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Nashville is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Nashville?

The cheapest apartment in South Nashville is 83 Freight which is listed at $1,155, while the average apartment in South Nashville costs $8,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 2 regular apartments in South 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 South Nashville?

Cheap apartments in South Nashville have an average cost of $387 which is $8,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Nashville.

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