
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (56 Rentals)
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The Residences at Stonebrook Apartment Homes

Cityvue @5101

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550 Harding Pl, Unit D105

Emerson at Harding

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Solana at Brentwood

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5040 Linbar Dr, Unit 105

441 Harding Pl, Unit H8

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4925 Hopedale Dr, Unit A

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The Vale

550 Harding Pl

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $1,383 | $999 | $2,072 |
| Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $925 | $2,802 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,090 | $3,341 |
| Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,345 | $2,898 |
| Southwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,935 | $2,171 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwood Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Nashville, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Vale priced from $899. The Residences at Stonebrook Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Residences at Stonebrook Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Baker Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Cityvue @5101 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Emerson at Harding | Titan | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| Mallards Landing Apartment Home | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses | 1 Bedroom Semi Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Landmark at Wynton Pointe Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Timbers at Mill Creek | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hickory Lake | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, TN
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1 Model at Sojourn Nolensville in the in the Villages of Brentwood neighborhood starting from $1,661. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Mountain Brook Townhomes starting at $1,433 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Southeast Antioch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourn Nolensville | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Mountain Brook Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Brookridge | Plan B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Grove Brentwood | 2 X 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Vale | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ashton at Harding | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Saxony | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Brentwood | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Mallards Landing Apartment Home | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Residences at Stonebrook Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwood is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?
The cheapest apartment in Southwood is The Residences at Stonebrook Apartment Homes which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $2,171.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwood?
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 25 regular apartments in Southwood 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 Southwood?
Cheap apartments in Southwood have an average cost of $223 which is $1,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.
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