
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)
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5118 Linbar Dr

5112 Linbar Dr

5116 Linbar Dr

Brandywine Apartment Homes
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Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses

Cityvue @5101
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Emerson at Harding

550 Harding Pl

Peppertree Apartments

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Hickory Lake
Southwood, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwood Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $999 | $1,738 |
Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $848 | $2,013 |
Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $667 | $2,626 |
Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $769 | $2,990 |
Southwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $853 | $2,518 |
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There are currently 17 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 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Apartments priced from $848. Brandywine Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peppertree Apartments | ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
Brandywine Apartment Homes | Bluebird | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Cityvue @5101 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses | 1 Bedroom Fully Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Emerson at Harding | Titan | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, TN
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Mountain Brook in the in the Southeast Antioch neighborhood starting from $1,538. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Semi Upgrade W/D Model at Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses starting at $1,799 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Creekside 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. |
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Mountain Brook | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses | 3 Bedroom Townhouse Semi Upgrade W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
The Lofts at Rose Monte Townhomes | 2A - Overlook Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Solana at Brentwood | B2 - TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Brookridge | Plan B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Peppertree Apartments | TWO BEDROOM TWO BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Ashton at Harding | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Candlewood Apartment Homes | 1B-1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Brentwood | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Hickory Lake | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwood, Nashville, TN
Ranked #45
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southwood Neighborhood in Nashville, TN
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,007.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?
The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,852.
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 78 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 $980 which is $872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.
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