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Compass Vista Apartments
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$1,016 - $1,496
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$1,016 - $1,496
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Compass Vista Apartments

5319 Nolensville PikeNashville, TN 37211
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Avana South Oaks
$1,009 - $4,448
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Avana South Oaks

100 Antioch PikeNashville, TN 37211
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Southeast Nashville, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Nashville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Nashville area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at Union on Thompson priced from $699. Hillside Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Southeast Nashville apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on ThompsonESStudio,1BA$699
Hillside FlatsA1 40%1BR,1BA$789
West End LivingPortland Ave StudioStudio,1BA$798
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Vale1.1R1BR,1BA$799
Mandolin TerraceStudio1BR,1BA$843
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm/1bath Duplex1BR,1BA$850
Brandywine Apartment HomesBluebird1BR,1BA$853
Willow ApartmentsThe Elm 11A (Studio)Studio,1BA$895
Hartford House ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Nashville, TN

As of April 15, 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 Continental 3 Bedroom Model at Continental Condos starting at $1,899 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3520 Park Ave, Unit Master3520 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
Continental CondosContinental 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Nelson3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Summit East Nashville3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
ParklightC1 Classic3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Hickory View ApartmentsHermitage2BR,2BA$1.15
BrookridgePlan B2A2BR,2BA$1.14
Abbington HeightsThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.18
Bell Hollow at Century Farms2 BEDROOM 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.20
The Vale2.12BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Nashville is Hillside Flats which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Southeast Nashville costs $7,243.

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 537 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 $271 which is $6,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Nashville.

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A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

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I’m Brandie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Nashville, Tennessee.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Nashville

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As part of the team here at Apartment Home Living, I am eager to tell you all about Nashville, and its amazing colleges and nearby neighborhoods that make perfect residences for students, seeking to increase their education and g.

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A Locals Look at Nashvilles Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near the Areas Largest Employers

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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