Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nashville, TN from $500 with Washer/Dryer (448 Rentals)
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Sojourn Nolensville

Whispering Oaks

Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes

Creekstone

Lofts at Hillson

Station Lofts

Willow Apartments

The Paddock at Grandview Apartments

Brandywine Apartment Homes
Nashville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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8200 McCrory (Poplar McCrory)

Croley Court

The Grove Brentwood

6009 Monroe Crossing

Landmark at Lyncrest Reserve

Hickory Creek Apartment and Townhomes

North River Flats

500 Fifth Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

Avana South Oaks

445 Park Commons

Ashton at Harding

101 Factory

Randee Rogers

Hampton Chase

Arbors of Brentwood Apartment Homes

Noahs Landing

Haven Apartments

Brentwood Hill Luxury Townhouses

Hallmark at the Park

The Knolls

Jackson Grove Apartment Homes

The Slate

Overton Brentwood

Glastonbury Woods

Hickory Point Apartments

Maple Creek Apartments

83 Freight

Highland on Briley

Parliament Place

Biltmore Place Apartments

Terrace Park Apartments

Lincoya Bay Apartments and Townhomes

Robertson Avenue Apartments

Residences at Glenview Reserve Apartment Homes

The Jax

Fifty Forty Flats
Nashville, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nashville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Nashville Studio Apartments | $1,673 | $794 | $7,551 |
Nashville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $526 | $10,000+ |
Nashville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $614 | $10,000+ |
Nashville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $708 | $10,000+ |
Nashville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,439 | $784 | $10,000+ |
Nashville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
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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
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 Nashville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Nashville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nashville is under $903.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nashville?
The cheapest apartment in Nashville is Preakness Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Nashville costs $6,127.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nashville?
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 110,899 regular apartments in Nashville 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 Nashville?
Cheap apartments in Nashville have an average cost of $386 which is $5,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nashville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Brandie Parton
I’m Brandie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Nashville, Tennessee.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.