Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, TN from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Cumberland View Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland View Towers

1201 Cheyenne BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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October Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

October Homes

606 N Dupont AveMadison, TN 37115
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Cumberland Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Crossing

333 Rio Vista DrMadison, TN 37115
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Cottonwood Apartments
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Cottonwood Apartments

900 E Old Hickory BlvdMadison, TN 37115
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Flats

1205 Robinson RdOld Hickory, TN 37138
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East Madison, Madison, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Madison area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Rothwood Apartments priced from $945. Gibson Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rothwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Gibson Creek Apartments1X11BR,1BA$945
Madison FlatsThe CarterStudio,1BA$950
Dupont Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$952
Crossings at Madison1x11BR,1BA$959
Forest ParkThe Neely1BR,1BA$965
Berkley Hills1 BR Garden1BR,1BA$995
Cedar Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Heatherwood ApartmentsB Building (No W/D) - 760sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, TN

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $1.37 price per square foot Rosewood Model at The Orchards Rental Homes in the in the Ivy Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the The Hannah Model at The Harris starting at $1,959 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Orchards Rental HomesRosewood4BR,2.5BA$1.37
The HarrisThe Hannah3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Falcon View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Birchstone VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Crossings at Madison1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Rothwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Orchard Park1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.46
Forest ParkThe Neely1BR,1BA$1.43
Gibson Creek Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.43
Dupont Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Madison, Madison, TN

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Madison, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Madison Neighborhood in Madison, TN

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Madison Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Madison?

The cheapest apartment in East Madison is Rothwood Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $2,705.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Madison?

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 10 regular apartments in East Madison 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 East Madison?

Cheap apartments in East Madison have an average cost of $169 which is $2,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.

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