Cheap Apartments for Rent in Putnam County, TN from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Putnam County.

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$750

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1552 Boone Dr, Unit A

1552 Boone Dr
CookevilleTN38506

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140 W 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

140 W 14th St

140 W 14th StCookeville, TN 38501

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New Horizon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Horizon Apartments

1770 S Jefferson AveCookeville, TN 38506
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1325 Virginia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1325 Virginia Ave

1325 Virginia AveCookeville, TN 38501
property at 1319 Autumn Ave

$800 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 19

1319 Autumn Ave

CookevilleTN38501
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Alluvian Terrace
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alluvian Terrace

255 Quinland Lake RdCookeville, TN 38506

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650 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

650 E Broad St

650 E Broad StCookeville, TN 38501
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1807 N Dixie Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1807 N Dixie Ave

1807 N Dixie AveCookeville, TN 38501

Cheapest Available Putnam County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Putnam County, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 140 W 14th St priced from $425. 1325 Virginia Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Putnam County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
140 W 14th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$425
1325 Virginia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Eagle VillageStudioStudio,1BA$800
University TowersStudios1BR,1BA$800
1807 N Dixie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Putnam County, TN

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Putnam County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Brookhaven Model at Copper Springs by Meadows Properties in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Putnam County apartment is the 1818 Stargazer Dr Model at 1818 Stargazer Dr, Unit D starting at $1,495 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Putnam County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Springs by Meadows PropertiesBrookhaven2BR,2BA$1.21
1818 Stargazer Dr, Unit D1818 Stargazer Dr3BR,2BA$1.26
309 N Franklin Ave, Unit B309 N Franklin Ave2BR,2BA$1.16
Putnam House2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
1320 Shipley Church Rd, Unit B1320 Shipley Church Rd2BR,2BA$1.14
70 E 18th St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
335 W 12th St335 W 12th St1BR,1BA$0.99
22 E 18th St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
WILLOW PARK APARTMENTSThe Eagle2BR,1BA$1.26
863 Shanks Ave, Unit A863 Shanks Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Putnam County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Putnam County?

The cheapest apartment in Putnam County is 140 W 14th St which is listed at $425, while the average apartment in Putnam County costs $2,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Putnam County?

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 3 regular apartments in Putnam County 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 Putnam County?

Cheap apartments in Putnam County have an average cost of $225 which is $2,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Putnam County.

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