Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Pointe at Eastdale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe at Eastdale

2011 Bradyville PikeMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Belle Aire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Aire Apartments

1207 Sloan StMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Brownstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone

1455 S Lascassas PikeMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Cason Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cason Ridge Apartments

1647 Cason LnMurfreesboro, TN 37128
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Oakland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Apartments

1203 Old Lascassas RdMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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The Southern
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Southern

1751 Lascassas PikeMurfreesboro, TN 37130
Senior Living
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Wind Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wind Crest Apartments

1315 E Castle StMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Northfield Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northfield Ridge

2032 Empress DrMurfreesboro, TN 37130
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Cheapest Available Rutherford County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford County, TN is a Studio unit found at Studio 48 Apartments in the Maxwell Place neighborhood priced from $875. Maitland Court Apartments in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudio Unit near Nashville - Studio 48 Apartments!Studio,1BA$875
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Redwood HollowStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$985
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
The Evelyn June Senior Housing 62+1 BR with Den1BR,1BA$1,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford County area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3Bed/2Bath Townhouse Model at Northfield Lodge in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Rutherford County apartment is the 3BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes starting at $1,829 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northfield Lodge3Bed/2Bath Townhouse3BR,2BA$0.85
Oakwood Village Townhomes3BD 2.5BA with garage3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Hawthorne Park SouthThe Gateway3BR,2BA$1.12
The Summit TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
MAA MurfreesboroWoodward2BR,2BA$1.29
Rivermont ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Hunters Court2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Social Blue2x22BR,2BA$0.89
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
College CenterStudent Private Furnished 4 bed w/elec & wate4BR,4BA$0.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherford County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rutherford County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rutherford County is under $1,127.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rutherford County is Maitland Court Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Rutherford County costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rutherford 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 48 regular apartments in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?

Cheap apartments in Rutherford County have an average cost of $268 which is $1,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rutherford County.

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