Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Six 10 Merritt
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six 10 Merritt

540 Merritt AveNashville, TN 37203

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South Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

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 $811. 83 Freight has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Martin Flats ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$811
83 FreightStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Haven at the GulchStafford1BR,1BA$1,119
CODADignified1BR,1BA$1,199
Argyle Avenue Apartments1x1-1-60%1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Nashville, TN

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Nashville area is the $2.19 price per square foot 618 Southgate Ave Model at 618 Southgate Ave, Unit 618 B in the in the Green Hills neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value South Nashville apartment is the A3 Model at Haven at the Gulch starting at $2,460 with a $3.23 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.
618 Southgate Ave, Unit 618 B618 Southgate Ave1BR,1BA$2.19
Haven at the GulchA31BR,1BA$3.23
Residences at The FineryA1K1BR,1BA$3.24
Memoir Wedgewood HoustonA21BR,1BA$3.30
Parkview MidtownStudio S2-AStudio ,1BA$2.60
Emblem ParkS2Studio ,1BA$2.80
Argyle Avenue Apartments1x1-1-60%1BR,1BA$2.13
LunaThe PaisleyStudio ,1BA$3.22
CODACameoStudio ,1BA$2.89
Standard AssemblyS1Studio ,1BA$2.63

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South Nashville, Nashville, TN

Ranked #80

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Nashville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Nashville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Nashville is at Martin Flats Apartments listed at $811.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Nashville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Nashville Apartment is $1,100 at 83 Freight.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Nashville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Nashville is starting from $1,441 at Argyle Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Nashville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Nashville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emblem Park and starts from $3,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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