Cheap Homes for Rent in Rutherford County, TN from $900 (39 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Rutherford County.

property at 1129 Leaf Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1129 Leaf Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 705 Crestland Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 Crestland Ave, Unit B9

705 Crestland Ave
MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 425 Reavis Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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425 Reavis Ave

SmyrnaTN37167

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property at 719 Crestland Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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719 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 719 Crestland Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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719 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 719 Crestland Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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719 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 719 Crestland Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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719 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 609 Fairview Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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609 Fairview Ave, Unit B

609 Fairview Ave
MurfreesboroTN37130

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 $799. 1540 Place in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
1540 Place2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - SOLD OUT - Please Call2BR,2BA$825
The DempseyThe Sloan1BR,1BA$899
Maitland Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Cove at Center PointThe Cove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
Poplar VillageCottonwood1BR,1BA$979
The SouthernThe SageStudio,1BA$999
The Lily Grace ApartmentsClassic Renovation One Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
MARCH MADNESS! SPECIALS AVAILABLE!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford County area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Rutherford County apartment is the 710 N Maple St Model at 710 N Maple St, Unit A starting at $1,195 with a $0.75 price per square foot . 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.
Oakwood Village Townhomes2BD 2.5BA with garage2BR,2.5BA$1.11
710 N Maple St, Unit A710 N Maple St2BR,1BA$0.75
Hawthorne Park SouthThe Gateway3BR,2BA$1.31
Rutherford Pointe Townhomes3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.29
The Summit TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.27
ParklightC1 Upgraded3BR,2.5BA$1.26
MAA Sam RidleyBellemeade2BR,2BA$1.30
Woodgate Farms2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$1.24
Hunters Court2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
University Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherford County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rutherford County?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,947. There are also 417 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rutherford County ranging from $900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rutherford County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rutherford County ranges from $900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,981.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rutherford County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rutherford County range from $755 to $3,947, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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