
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Park Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $900 (95 Rentals)
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500 Fifth

The Jeffersonian Apartments

Hallmark at the Park

The Lee Apartments

Artemis Midtown

Capitol Towers

1417 22nd Ave N

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Germantown Place

1601 Herman St

The Scottie

Duet Apartments

1601 Herman St

1109 Meharry Blvd, Unit 3

Marq Music Row

MAA Charlotte Ave

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Americana Apartments

1620 Scovel St
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1818 Church

1505 Demonbreun

Olympus Midtown

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The Guthrie North Gulch

2010 West End

2511 Meharry Blvd

Margaux Midtown

2416 Meharry Blvd, Unit 3
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1610 17th Ave N

2416 Meharry Blvd, Unit 2

Aspire Midtown

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Artisan on 18th

Novel Edgehill

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Apex Marathon Village

SkyHouse Nashville

Twenty & Grand
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Albion Music Row

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Fallyn

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The Chartwell at Marathon Village

The Morris

Alcove

Eleven North

Society Nashville

2700 Charlotte Ave Apartments

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909 Flats

Residences at Capitol View
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Watkins Park, Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Park Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $909 | $2,625 |
| Watkins Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,000 | $5,892 |
| Watkins Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $1,049 | $7,492 |
| Watkins Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,784 | $1,449 | $10,000+ |
| Watkins Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,309 | $5,205 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watkins Park Neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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Cheapest Available Watkins Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watkins Park area of Nashville, TN is a Studio unit found at 500 Fifth priced from $909. The Jeffersonian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Watkins Park apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Fifth | The City | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| The Jeffersonian Apartments | Unfurnished 1 Bedroom - Version 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Flats at 1200 | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hallmark at the Park | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Artemis Midtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Lee Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Barbizon Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Germantown Place | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Infinity Lofts in The Gulch | Jet | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Infinity at the Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins Park, TN
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins Park area is the $1.25 price per square foot Vanderbilt Model at The Aria Townhomes in the in the Capitol Hill Area neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Watkins Park apartment is the 414 Model at Park Hill Luxury Townhomes starting at $3,350 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Centennial neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aria Townhomes | Vanderbilt | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.25 |
| Park Hill Luxury Townhomes | 414 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.03 |
| Hallmark at the Park | 3x2 TC60 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 2700 Charlotte Ave Apartments | 22F1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 10th and Jefferson | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| MAA Charlotte Ave | Tempo | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Germantown Place | 1 Bedroom Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Lee Apartments | Lee 1.1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Flats at 1200 | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 500 Fifth | The City | Studio ,1BA | $2.16 |
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watkins Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watkins Park is under $1,309.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins Park?
The cheapest apartment in Watkins Park is The Jeffersonian Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Watkins Park costs $8,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watkins Park?
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 155 regular apartments in Watkins Park 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 Watkins Park?
Cheap apartments in Watkins Park have an average cost of $352 which is $8,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins Park.
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