Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donelson Neighborhood of Nashville, TN from $600 (18 Rentals)

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East Lake Apartments
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East Lake Apartments

256 Stewarts Ferry PikeNashville, TN 37214
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Sycamores Terrace
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Sycamores Terrace

1427-1431 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Music City Flats
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Music City Flats

1617 Lebanon PikeNashville, TN 37210
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Studio 79

3810 Gallatin PikeNashville, TN 37216

Donelson, Nashville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Donelson, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Donelson, TN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Donelson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,000
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1,060
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donelson, TN

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donelson area is the $1.06 price per square foot 649 Granwood Blvd Model at 649 Granwood Blvd in the in the Donelson neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Donelson apartment is the 1123 Fitzpatrick Rd Model at 1123 Fitzpatrick Rd starting at $2,460 with a $1.03 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.
649 Granwood Blvd649 Granwood Blvd4BR,2.5BA$1.06
1123 Fitzpatrick Rd1123 Fitzpatrick Rd3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Sheffield Heights Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
The Flats of Donelson2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.39
Music City FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.47
Highland on BrileyMaple1BR,1BA$1.48
Jackson Grove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
City Side FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.61
Glen Valley Apartments and Duplexes1 bdrm /1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.48
CreekstoneBirch1BR,1BA$1.37

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Donelson, Nashville, TN

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3.5
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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 $1,099 at Creekstone.

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 $1,550.

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