1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN (842 Rentals)

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Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 03, 2025

There are currently 796201 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Nashville, TN that range in price from $620 to $11,200. West End CBD, Southeast Nashville and Outer Southeast Nashville are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Nashville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West End CBD38845$1,981$900
Southeast Nashville30186$1,757$835
Outer Southeast Nashville28724$1,779$835
Buena Vista28356$2,109$900
Elizabeth Park28225$2,121$900
Germantown28090$2,100$900
Osage North Fisk27754$2,025$900
Sunnyside18781$2,049$1,105
Hume18749$1,954$914
Salemtown18292$2,108$900

Largest Available Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nashville, TN is found at The Crossings in the Antioch neighborhood and is 2,247 square feet priced from $3,040. Thrive at City Heights in the Centennial neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,740 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Nashville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The CrossingsLW12,247 Sq Ft$3,040
Thrive at City HeightsF1,740 Sq Ft$1,450
Neuhoff Residences1 Bed-1.5 Bath TH-T7 Monroe1,443 Sq Ft$5,010
Emblem ParkA51,160 Sq Ft$2,450
Vintage StonetraceF31,157 Sq Ft$1,868
Vintage Burkitt StationA1SR1,130 Sq Ft$1,459
The MorrisA7D1,110 Sq Ft$2,301
Preston Run ApartmentsMORGAN1,096 Sq Ft$1,939
LC Germantown1x1 D922 Sq Ft$2,008

Cheapest Available Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Nashville, TN is the Studio Model starting from $843 at Mandolin Terrace in the Glencliff neighborhood. The second most affordable Nashville 1 Bedroom is the ES Model at Union on Thompson starting at $845 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Nashville is currently $1,931. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Nashville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mandolin TerraceStudio$843
Union on ThompsonES$845
Preakness ApartmentsSaratoga$850
CreekstoneBirch$850
Gibson Creek Apartments1X1$895
Bell Hollow at Century Farms1 BEDROOM 1 BATH$900
Court Villa Apartments1 Bedroom$900
Nance Place1 Bed 1 Bath M$901
Southwood Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath$903
200 WebsterA1$910

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Nashville Overview

Known affectionately as 'Music City USA', Nashville is both the largest city in Tennessee as well as its state capitol. Bordering the Cumberland River and with almost two million residents calling the city home, Nashville is a southern destination on the rise. With a wide variety of cheap apartments in Nashville as well as nearby rental homes, condos, and townhomes available to residents, you can't lose when moving here.

Why live in Nashville, TN?

Combining nightlife excitement, a huge array of museums and other cultural hot-spots, plentiful schools and a rising economic base, Nashville is a popular draw for numerous good reasons - especially appetizing are the wonderful options for apartments in Nashville. Foodies flock to the city, eager to sample the world-famous BBQ, hot chicken and fish dishes, while the city's foothold on the medical industry makes it an ideal home for many recent graduating students in the field.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nashville, TN

Ranked #1

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Nashville, TN

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Nashville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Nashville is at Mandolin Terrace listed at $843.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Nashville is $1,931.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Nashville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Nashville is a 2,247 square feet unit starting from $3,040 at The Crossings.

What is the average size for Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Nashville is currently 767 sq ft.

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