Cheap Homes for Rent in Rutherford County, TN from $750 (36 Rentals)

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property at 1676 Ragland Ln
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1676 Ragland Ln, Unit 1678

1676 Ragland Ln
MurfreesboroTN37128
property at 802 E Main St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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802 E Main St, Unit 20

802 E Main St
MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 5386 Franklin Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5386 Franklin Rd, Unit 5392

5386 Franklin Rd
MurfreesboroTN37128
property at 305 4th Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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305 4th Ave, Unit A

305 4th Ave
MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 705 Crestland Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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705 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 705 Crestland Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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705 Crestland Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 1312 Rutherford St
$1,449

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Base Rent$1,449

Total Monthly Price$1,449
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1312 Rutherford St

MurfreesboroTN37130

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property at 616 Carver Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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616 Carver Ave

MurfreesboroTN37130
property at 4026 Cody Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4026 Cody Dr

La VergneTN37086

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Cheapest Available Rutherford County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford County, TN is a 4 Beds unit found at 1540 Place in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood priced from $416. Studio 48 Apartments in the Maxwell Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1540 Place4x24BR,2BA$416
Studio 48 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Cobalt Row2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$920
The Grove at Lily Grace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Cove at Center PointOakland 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Wind Crest ApartmentsWindsor - classic 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Redwood HollowStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$999
The SouthernThe SageStudio,1BA$999
Haynes Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Kingwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3BD 2.5BA with garage Model at Oakwood Village Townhomes in the in the Downtown Murfreesboro neighborhood starting from $2,069. The second greatest value Rutherford County apartment is the Townhouse Model at Rivermont Apartments starting at $1,730 with a $1.02 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 Townhomes3BD 2.5BA with garage3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Rivermont ApartmentsTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Hawthorne Park SouthThe Gateway3BR,2BA$1.16
Cobalt Row2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$0.66
The Summit TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Verve3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.31
1540 Place2x2L2BR,2BA$0.72
The Social Blue2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$0.92
Birchwood Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
College CenterStudent Private Furnished 4 bed w/elec & wate4BR,4BA$0.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherford County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rutherford County?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, TN with pricing that ranges from $416 to $5,210. There are also 504 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rutherford County ranging from $750 to $5,000.

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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,126.

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 $725 to $3,842, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,580 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $416.

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