
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $749 (455 Rentals)
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Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Nashville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Nashville Studio Apartments | $1,777 | $799 | $4,360 |
| Southeast Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $799 | $7,616 |
| Southeast Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,003 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,775 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,268 | $1,669 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Nashville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $3,037 | $3,263 |
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There are currently 455 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Nashville Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Nashville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Harding Place Condominiums priced from $795. Blue Note has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Place Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Blue Note | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Summit East Nashville | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Studio 48 Apartments | Studio Unit near Nashville - Studio 48 Apartments! | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| 300 Hickory | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Glastonbury Woods | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Union on Thompson | 1X1T | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Preakness Apartments | Saratoga | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Nashville, TN
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Nashville area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3520 Park Ave Model at 3520 Park Ave, Unit Master in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Southeast Nashville apartment is the 2228 Ashwood Ave Model at 2228 Ashwood Ave, Unit B starting at $2,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Green Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Nashville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3520 Park Ave, Unit Master | 3520 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 2228 Ashwood Ave, Unit B | 2228 Ashwood Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Lyric on Bell | B2 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Mallards Landing Apartment Home | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Haven Apartments | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Massman Manor and Starlight | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Southwood | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Music City Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Blue Note | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Vale | 1.1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Nashville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Nashville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Nashville is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Nashville?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Nashville is Harding Place Condominiums which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Southeast Nashville costs $1,798.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 617 regular apartments in 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 Southeast Nashville?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Nashville have an average cost of $431 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Nashville.
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