Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sylvan Heights Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $700 (22 Rentals)

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3505 Dakota Ave

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The Dover
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dover

525 40th Ave NNashville, TN 37209
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The Reeve
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reeve

405 40th Ave NNashville, TN 37209
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Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sylvan Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sylvan Heights area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Nations Landing priced from $1,149. The Dover has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Sylvan Heights apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nations LandingThe Kentucky1BR,1BA$1,149
The DoverThe Dover - C91BR,1BA$1,200
The ScottieS1Studio,1BA$1,432
Westwood Apartments2-bed Unfurnished2BR,1BA$1,500
Haven at CharlotteS1Studio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylvan Heights, TN

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sylvan Heights 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 Sylvan Heights apartment is the 2-bed Furnished Model at Westwood Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylvan Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3520 Park Ave, Unit Master3520 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
Westwood Apartments2-bed Furnished2BR,1BA$2.11
Twenty & GrandMyrtlewood2BR,2BA$2.29
Livano NationsA11BR,1BA$2.41
Rye Charlotte AveE2Studio ,1BA$3.05
Nations LandingThe Kentucky1BR,1BA$2.03
Station 40E31BR,1BA$3.02
Haven at CharlotteS1Studio ,1BA$2.92
The ScottieS1Studio ,1BA$2.98
The DoverThe Dover - C31BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN

Ranked #74

Among neighborhoods in Nashville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Sylvan Heights Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sylvan Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sylvan Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sylvan Heights is under $1,749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylvan Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Sylvan Heights is Nations Landing which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Sylvan Heights costs $3,063.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sylvan Heights?

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 87 regular apartments in Sylvan Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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