Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Donelson area of Nashville.

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East Lake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Apartments

256 Stewarts Ferry PikeNashville, TN 37214
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Sycamores Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamores Terrace

1427-1431 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Music City Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Music City Flats

1617 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Studio 79
Studio Apartments

Studio 79

3810 Gallatin PikeNashville, TN 37216

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Donelson, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Donelson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donelson area of Nashville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekstone priced from $850. Atrium Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Donelson apartments for rent in Nashville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CreekstoneBirch1BR,1BA$850
Atrium FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$910
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
City Side FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Terrace Park Apartments in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the 2 Bdrm with patio OR W/D connections Model at Pine Brook TN starting at $1,350 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Donelson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace Park Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.40
Pine Brook TN2 Bdrm with patio OR W/D connections2BR,1BA$1.40
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.27
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
City Side FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
Sycamore Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
CreekstoneBirch1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donelson, Nashville, TN

Ranked #107

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Donelson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Donelson is at Atrium Flats listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Donelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donelson Apartment is $850 at Creekstone.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Donelson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Donelson is starting from $1,035 at Highland on Briley.

What is the most affordable Donelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Donelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland on Briley and starts from $1,350.

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